Weather-related disasters wreak havoc across the United States every year. The cost to productivity, human life and business operations is huge, making weather a critical consideration to business operations nationwide. As thunderstorm season begins this year, companies will have to keep a weather eye out to ensure their operations are resilient and secure in the event of catastrophic weather

Events per year

Cost per year

22.5

150

($bn)

$140bn

120

13.1

90

$97.8bn

6.7

60

$61.1bn

5.7

30

3.3

$33.0bn

$21.6bn

0

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

(to date)

Events per year

Cost per year

22.5

150

($bn)

$140bn

120

13.1

90

$97.8bn

6.7

60

$61.1bn

5.7

30

3.3

$33.0bn

$21.6bn

0

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

(to date)

Events per year

Cost per year

22.5

150

($bn)

$140bn

13.1

120

90

$97.8bn

6.7

60

$61.1bn

5.7

3.3

30

$33.0bn

$21.6bn

0

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

(to date)

Events per year

Cost per year

22.5

150

($bn)

$140bn

13.1

120

90

$97.8bn

6.7

60

5.7

$61.1bn

3.3

30

$33.0bn

$21.6bn

0

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

(to date)