34,949
Recorded events
8
Counties affected
3,255
Direct deaths
$16.2M
Property damage
34,949 heat events are recorded across 8 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 heat
| Rank | County | Events | Deaths | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lee County, Florida | 3 | 3 | $0 |
| #2 | Wood County, Texas | 2 | 0 | $0 |
| #3 | Lafayette County, Arkansas | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #4 | Sebastian County, Arkansas | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #5 | Orange County, Florida | 1 | 1 | $0 |
| #6 | Webster Parish, Louisiana | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #7 | Winn Parish, Louisiana | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #8 | San Juan County, New Mexico | 1 | 1 | $0 |