NOAA says it will discontinue its billion-dollar disaster database

a year ago

NOAA announces the retirement of its billion-dollar climate disasters database after 2024.
The database tracked major U.S. weather disasters since 1980, estimating costs and impacts.
The decision aligns with evolving priorities, statutory mandates, and staffing changes under the Trump administration.
Data collected up to 2024 will remain accessible.
In the last full year, 27 events caused $182 billion in damage and 568 deaths.
The Trump administration has cut NOAA staffing, risking services and tools critical for public safety.
The administration has targeted climate and environmental initiatives, including reducing environmental regulations and opposing climate-friendly policies.

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