- Climate Central, an organization based in the United States, has been noted.
- Climate Central is utilizing data from its organization regarding the costs associated with various disasters.
Climate Central Stewards U.S. Billion-Dollar Disaster Dataset
What happened
As of July 28, 2025, Climate Central stewards the U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters dataset, expanding foundational work established by NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). The dataset tracks U.S. weather and climate events where total direct losses reached or exceeded $1 billion. This work incorporates information from the National Interagency Fire Center, among other sources like FEMA and the insurance industry.
From climatecentral.org
Why it matters
The dataset tracks the frequency and cost of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in the United States. By analyzing these events, the organization identifies trends and supports preparedness and risk reduction decisions. This provides a comprehensive view of direct losses to buildings and contents across the country.
Climate Central utilizes information regarding the costs associated with various disasters.
From climatecentral.org
Who's involved
- Climate CentralStewards the U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters dataset.
- National Interagency Fire CenterProvides fire incident information incorporated into the disaster dataset.
- Federal Emergency Management AgencyIs a source of information incorporated into the disaster dataset.
- NOAAEstablished the foundational work upon which the dataset is built.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- ColoradoSpeculative
The state of Colorado might see changes in insurance prices due to increased tracking of wildfire costs.
- ArizonaSpeculative
The state of Arizona might see changes in insurance prices due to increased tracking of wildfire costs.
- Federal Emergency Management AgencySpeculative
The Federal Emergency Management Agency might adjust funding allocations based on the comprehensive disaster cost tracking.
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The entities involved
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Climate Central
non-profit organization in the USA
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National Interagency Fire Center
federal government building
Related events
- The National Weather Service and National Interagency Fire Center are involved in recent activities.
- Reports on fire containment status in the region involving Pierre and the National Interagency Fire Center.
- Climate Central researched temperature trends in Charlotte on August 17, 2026.
- Former NOAA scientists formed the organization Climate Central. This development occurred amidst budget cuts that led to NOAA briefing cancellations.
- Climate Central analyzed data provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, involving researchers from the University of Maine.