Weather Risk

Deadly flooding in in 2024 underscored for state officials just how wide the gap can be between mapped risk and lived experience.

Moderate perils like severe convective storms, wildfires and flash flooding are becoming larger drivers of insurer losses.

The year highlighted rising risk from wildfires and severe convective storms.

More than 350,000 utility customers are without power.

The average individual flood claim payout increased by 60% in 2025.

Federal funding and staffing cuts have hit major science agencies responsible for important climate and weather research.