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Updated: 2/21/25 - Contact Email

Overview

Preliminary US flood fatalities are compiled through Storm Data entries, input from local NWS offices, media sources, and other local officials.  Only DIRECT flood fatalities are included. (Click here for 2010-2021 State Totals)

The  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the official government source of cause of death in the United States, including weather-related fatalities.

 

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This database contains preliminary AND verified flood fatality information.

It is maintained by NWS La Crosse.

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