U.S. Storm Events Database

An In-depth Look at Historical Weather Events 1950-Present

By US Open Data Portal, data.gov [source]

About this dataset

The National Weather Service (NWS) provides Storm Data, detailing the statistics of personal injuries and damage estimates resulting from numerous types of severe weather events that have occurred in the United States. Compiling records as early as 1950 to the present, Storm Data allows users to select storms by county or other custom criteria, listing hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, hail, floods, drought conditions, lightning strikes, blustering winds and snowfall accumulations among many other natural phenomena of varying intensities. All this raw material is organized chronologically by state and used selectively to gain a better understanding of our nation's diverse weather experiences. A maximum 120 day delay may exist in providing up-to-date Storm Data due to periodic updates released by NWS so users are afforded greater accuracy with their research efforts regardless for what purpose it’s being sought – whether for analysis or education. Making an informed decision about safety measures or studying historic trends related to climate change demands reliable data from trusted sources such as NCDC Storm Events Database; empowering us all with unimpeded access towards achieving a higher understanding of our environment

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How to use the dataset

This dataset contains detailed information about various types of storms that have occured in the United States since 1950, including hurricanes, tornadoes, hail storms, and floods. The data is organized by county and can be used to analyze weather patterns or conduct research on severe weather events in particular regions of the country. Here are some steps to help you get started using this dataset:

• Select a geographic area: You can start by selecting a specific state or county from where you would like to explore data on storm events. This will narrow down your search results so you can easily find more relevant data points.

• Filter for desired storm type(s): Next step is to filter for the particular type of storm event that interests you—such as hurricanes, snowstorms, lightning strikes —to further refine your search results based on specific criteria such as date range and damage estimates etc..

• Analyze the resulting data set: Lastly you’ll need to analyze any additional fields available post filtering process like fatalities numbers , damage estimates , cities affected . Run analyses that could result in trends on severity of storms over time or location-based distribution etc.. Alternatively create charts / graphs which could help visualize any insights drawn from your findings better

Research Ideas

• Looking into the correlation between severe weather events and climate change by tracking historical data points from 1950 onwards with the NCDC Storm Events Database.
• Identifying trends in storm damages, such as those caused by hail, high winds, and other weather phenomena that could lead to better preparedness strategies for businesses or individuals who are vulnerable to certain risks in their area.
• Analyzing which states or counties have experienced the most severe weather events over the years and use this information to inform better mitigation planning ahead of potential disasters in those areas

Acknowledgements

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Acknowledgements

If you use this dataset in your research, please credit the original authors. If you use this dataset in your research, please credit US Open Data Portal, data.gov.

The National Lightning Detection Network, NLDN, consists of over 100 remote, ground-based sensing stations located across the United States that instantaneously detect the electromagnetic signals given off when lightning strikes the earth's surface. These remote sensors send the raw data via a satellite-based communications network to the Network Control Center operated by Vaisala Inc. in Tucson, Arizona. Within seconds of a lightning strike, the NCC's central analyzers process information on the location, time, polarity, and communicated to users across the country.

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