Special Report
States Where the Most People Were Displaced by Natural Disasters Last Year
May 13, 2023 2:12 pm
Last Updated: May 14, 2023 10:15 am
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18. South Dakota
> Pct. adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 1.03%
> Adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 6,764 — 11th fewest
> Total population age 18+: 656,870 — 5th fewest
> Damages caused by major weather events in 2022: $2.0 billion – $5.0 billion
> No. of major disasters in 2022: 4
> Notable natural disaster in past year: North Central Severe Weather, May 11-12
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17. Delaware
> Pct. adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 1.11%
> Adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 8,693 — 15th fewest
> Total population age 18+: 785,346 — 6th fewest
> Damages caused by major weather events in 2022: N/A
> No. of major disasters in 2022: 0
> Notable natural disaster in past year: Winter Storm, Dec 15
16. Oklahoma
> Pct. adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 1.11%
> Adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 32,777 — 19th most
> Total population age 18+: 2,959,577 — 23rd fewest
> Damages caused by major weather events in 2022: $1.0 billion – $2.0 billion
> No. of major disasters in 2022: 6
> Notable natural disaster in past year: Oklahoma Tornados, 2022
15. Michigan
> Pct. adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 1.13%
> Adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 86,996 — 7th most
> Total population age 18+: 7,718,744 — 10th most
> Damages caused by major weather events in 2022: $100 million – $250 million
> No. of major disasters in 2022: 3
> Notable natural disaster in past year: Severe Storm, Jun 15
14. Wyoming
> Pct. adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 1.18%
> Adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 5,151 — 9th fewest
> Total population age 18+: 437,949 — the fewest
> Damages caused by major weather events in 2022: $5 million – $100 million
> No. of major disasters in 2022: 1
> Notable natural disaster in past year: Winter Storm, Dec 22
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