States Where the Most People Were Displaced by Natural Disasters Last Year

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13. Georgia
> Pct. adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 1.18%
> Adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 95,700 — 5th most
> Total population age 18+: 8,132,374 — 8th most
> Damages caused by major weather events in 2022: $500 million – $1.0 billion
> No. of major disasters in 2022: 6
> Notable natural disaster in past year: Hurricane Ian, Sep 23-30

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12. Oregon
> Pct. adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 1.18%
> Adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 39,169 — 17th most
> Total population age 18+: 3,326,922 — 24th fewest
> Damages caused by major weather events in 2022: $500 million – $1.0 billion
> No. of major disasters in 2022: 3
> Notable natural disaster in past year: Winter Storm, Dec 27

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11. Mississippi
> Pct. adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 1.19%
> Adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 26,027 — 22nd most
> Total population age 18+: 2,182,393 — 17th fewest
> Damages caused by major weather events in 2022: $250 million – $500 million
> No. of major disasters in 2022: 5
> Notable natural disaster in past year: Severe Storm, Nov 29

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10. Montana
> Pct. adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year:1.21%
> Adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 10,436 — 17th fewest
> Total population age 18+: 864,638 — 8th fewest
> Damages caused by major weather events in 2022: $500 million – $1.0 billion
> No. of major disasters in 2022: 2
> Notable natural disaster in past year: Montana Severe Weather and Flooding, Jun 10

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9. New Jersey
> Pct. adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 1.31%
> Adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 93,122 — 6th most
> Total population age 18+: 7,091,865 — 11th most
> Damages caused by major weather events in 2022: $5 million – $100 million
> No. of major disasters in 2022: 2
> Notable natural disaster in past year: Severe Storm, Dec 22