Natural Disasters (U.S.)

Identify the thirteen natural disasters that cause the most deaths in the United States.
Categories and data from the National Weather Service
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Last updated: February 27, 2014
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U.S. Deaths 2003-2012
Disaster Type
1173
Extreme Heat
1092
Hurricane / Tropical Storm
1090
Tornado
528
Flash Flood
458
Rip Current
350
Lightning
268
Extreme Cold
258
High Wind
254
Thunderstorm Wind
229
River Flood
204
Winter Storm
144
Avalanche
120
Coastal Storm
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Level 85
Feb 28, 2014
I don't think "weather-related hazard" is synonymous with "natural disaster".
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Level 48
Apr 22, 2014
Yeah, for natural disaster I would think earthquake. These aren't even all weather phenomena (e.g. rip current).
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Level 84
Jul 16, 2014
Yes, "weather related" would be better, but still not completely accurate. Good basis for a quiz though.