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

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3. Nevada
> Pct. adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 2.15%
> Adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 52,767 — 12th most
> Total population age 18+: 2,449,239 — 21st fewest
> Damages caused by major weather events in 2022: $5 million – $100 million
> No. of major disasters in 2022: 1
> Notable natural disaster in past year: Winter Storm, Dec 12

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2. Florida
> Pct. adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 5.76%
> Adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 999,401 — the most
> Total population age 18+: 17,352,741 — 3rd most
> Damages caused by major weather events in 2022: $100.0 billion – $200.0 billion
> No. of major disasters in 2022: 4
> Notable natural disaster in past year: Hurricane Ian, Sep 23-30

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1. Louisiana
> Pct. adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 11.97%
> Adults displaced by natural disaster in the past year: 409,996 — 2nd most
> Total population age 18+: 3,424,716 — 25th most
> Damages caused by major weather events in 2022: $100 million – $250 million
> No. of major disasters in 2022: 4
> Notable natural disaster in past year: Louisiana Tornadoes, Dec 14