Floods in the U.S.

Floods are one of the most common natural disasters in the United States. Only in 2023, four flood significant catastrophes stroke the U.S., leaving thousands of people displaced and billions in damage behind. This report presents statistics and facts about floods in the United States. It provides an overview of the occurrence of flood events globally, in addition to key information on the scale of events to have hit the U.S. over the years, and the economic and social costs they incur.