Severe Weather History


Tropical Storm Records Across the U.S.

7,148

Recorded events

2

Counties affected

169

Direct deaths

$20.1B

Property damage

7,148 tropical storm events are recorded across 2 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 tropical storm

RankCountyEventsDeathsDamage
#1Cumberland County, North Carolina10$10K
#2Gates County, North Carolina10$0
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events · ranked by recorded event count