2,085
Recorded events
4
Counties affected
40
Direct deaths
$18.4M
Property damage
2,085 dust storm events are recorded across 4 U.S. counties between 1996 and 2026.
Systematic records for this hazard begin in 1996 — earlier gaps reflect reporting practice, not calm weather.
Most affected
Top counties for dust storm
| Rank | County | Events | Deaths | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Poinsett County, Arkansas | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #2 | Decatur County, Kansas | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #3 | Graham County, Kansas | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #4 | Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico | 1 | 0 | $0 |