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Finding safer ground.
The early impacts of a warming planet are upon us and many are asking the same question:
Where is it safe to live?
Climate Haven is here to help you find answers. We break down the risks of climate change in simple, practical terms and show you how to plan ahead.
Whether you’re thinking about relocating your home or building a more resilient lifestyle, this website is your guide to safer ground.
Start here. Explore. And take the first steps toward discovering your Climate Haven.
Climate Central is restarting this publicly accessible database that shines a light on the rising toll of weather and climate disasters.
Published October 30, 2025
Climate Central’s new billion-dollar disasters database
The future of this database of the most costly U.S. weather and climate disasters was uncertain after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ceased project operations in May 2025.
This data has been used for decades to inform the public, conduct research, insure homes and businesses at risk, and increase communities’ resilience during a period of rising risk.
On October 22, Climate Central launched the new U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters database with the latest data (though June 2025) and the full archive (starting in 1980).
Climate Central is restarting and sustaining this publicly accessible resource at a time when the frequency and costs of these devastating events have risen to unprecedented levels.
The peer-reviewed methodologies behind this dataset remain unchanged at Climate Central, where the project will continue to be led by Adam Smith, who served as the lead scientist for the project at NOAA for the last 15 years.
Climate Central will issue regular updates to this dataset and plans to expand upon the foundational work established by NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information.
In early 2026, Climate Central will release a full review of U.S. billion-dollar disasters in 2025.
All of our past feature stories are catalogued here.
Billion-dollar disasters in 2025
Through June 2025, the U.S. has experienced 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters this year with a total cost of $101.4 billion.
With 14 events so far this year, 2025 is well above the long-term annual average of nine events per year.
The costliest event of 2025 was also the first. The Los Angeles wildfires (January 7-28, 2025) exceeded $60 billion. This was the country’s most expensive wildfire event on record — costing nearly twice as much as the previous record wildfire event (in 2018) and making the first six months of 2025 the costliest start to any year on record.
The remaining 13 billion-dollar events so far in 2025 were all due to severe weather. The first six months of 2025 make this a top-three year for the number of billion-dollar severe storms.
Extreme Weather Toolkit: Severe Weather provides quick facts and reporting resources about climate change and severe storms.
KEY FACTS
- As the planet warms, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense, resulting in devastating losses in the U.S. and across the globe.
- From 1980 through 2024, the U.S. suffered 403 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters that claimed nearly 17,000 lives and resulted in more than $2.9 trillion in direct costs.
- The frequency and cost of billion-dollar disasters have increased dramatically since 1980.
- The average length of time between disasters fell from 82 days during the 1980s to 19 days during the last 10 years. This strains the resources available to respond and recover.
- The U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters database — NOAA’s systematic record of the most costly disasters in the U.S. since 1980 — ceased operations in May 2025.
- The 45 years of archived data tell a clear story about the rise in climate-related disasters. Ending this database limits access to information on the resulting human and economic toll.
This Climate Matters analysis is based on open-access data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). See Methodology for details.
Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience.
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Announcing the 🛡SAFER GROUND🛡️ series
As climate impacts grow, many question whether life in high-risk big cities still makes sense
SAFER GROUND spotlights communities that share the feel and lifestyle of the big cities we love, but with fewer climate hazards and stronger foundations for resilience. These profiles combine risk data, local knowledge, and livability insights to help you imagine a future with fewer evacuations, clearer skies, cooler summers, and more peace of mind.
If you’re considering a relocation or simply exploring possibilities, use this series as your starting point toward a safer, better-aligned place to call home.
Safer Ground: Los Angeles
Greater Los Angeles is home to more than 17 million people — but the region faces mounting climate pressures. Wildfire smoke, extended droughts, extreme heat waves, and seismic risks are making life less predictable. Add in rising insurance costs and housing challenges, and many Angelenos are asking a new question...
Where can I move that is safer from the worst impacts of climate change, but still feels like LA?
A Guide to My Climate Haven
WHAT IS A CLIMATE HAVEN? Our guide helps you to understand the climate risks you may face in your current home, identify safer places to live, and start building climate resilience into your home, your community, and your future.
CLIMATE RISKS... Climate risks are the growing threats from a warming planet, including extreme heat, intense storms, rising seas, drought, and wildfires. Our goal is to help you know the risks that could impact your home now and in the future.
CLIMATE RISKS... Climate risks are the growing threats from a warming planet, including extreme heat, intense storms, rising seas, drought, and wildfires. Our goal is to help you know the risks that could impact your home now and in the future.
CLIMATE RISKS... Climate risks are the growing threats from a warming planet, including extreme heat, intense storms, rising seas, drought, and wildfires. Our goal is to help you know the risks that could impact your home now and in the future.
CLIMATE RISKS... Climate risks are the growing threats from a warming planet, including extreme heat, intense storms, rising seas, drought, and wildfires. Our goal is to help you know the risks that could impact your home now and in the future.
CLIMATE RISKS... Climate risks are the growing threats from a warming planet, including extreme heat, intense storms, rising seas, drought, and wildfires. Our goal is to help you know the risks that could impact your home now and in the future.
SAFER PLACES TO LIVE... Nowhere will be 100% safe from the impacts of climate change, but some are much better bets for the future. We're constantly updating our perspectives on Climate Havens, helping you to find safer ground.
CLIMATE RISKS... Climate risks are the growing threats from a warming planet, including extreme heat, intense storms, rising seas, drought, and wildfires. Our goal is to help you know the risks that could impact your home now and in the future.
SAFER PLACES TO LIVE... Nowhere will be 100% safe from the impacts of climate change, but some are much better bets for the future. We're constantly updating our perspectives on Climate Havens, helping you to find safer ground.
CURRENT CLIMATE NEWS
‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Hits Jamaica as Risk of Climate Change-Fueled Tropical Storms Rises
Inside Climate News October 28, 2025 - Flash floods, landslides and destructive winds could cause “total structural failure” as Melissa, a Category 5 hurricane with winds exceeding 180 miles per hour, made landfall midday Tuesday in Jamaica, according to the U.S.National Hurricane Center.
Climate change threatens to make running marathons even harder, research shows
ABC News October 27, 2025 - When the tens of thousands of runners hit the streets this Sunday for the New York City Marathon, they'll be competing in weather conditions a bit warmer than experts say is optimal for peak performance.
Climate inaction is claiming millions of lives every year, warns new report
World Health Organization October 29, 2025 - WHO and global partners are calling for the protection of people’s health to be recognized as the most powerful driver of climate action, as a new global report released today warns that continued overreliance on fossil fuels and failure to adapt to a heating world are already having a devastating toll on human health.
Most countries fail to submit new climate pledges ahead of summit
BBC October 28, 2025 - Only 64 countries have submitted new plans to cut carbon, the UN says, despite all being required to do so ahead of next month's COP30 summit.
This orange flower cloaks Mexico during Day of the Dead. Climate change is putting it at risk
Associated Press October 30, 2025 - The orange flower has become a symbol of the country’s celebrations that take place every Nov. 1 and 2. Also known as the “flower of the dead”, the cempasuchil is believed to be a point of connection between the worlds of the dead and the living, with bright petals that light the path of dead souls to the altars set out by their family.
COMING SOON: Climate Haven Academy
"Knowledge is Resilience."
Get ready for an online learning space designed to give you real-world resilience skills. Climate Haven Academy offers everything from everyday preparedness tips to step-by-step guidance on choosing your safest place to live. Whether you’re a homeowner, traveler, or planning your next move, our courses provide the tools and insights you need to thrive. Join the waitlist to hear when we open!
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At Climate Haven, we provide climate relocation consulting to help individuals and families identify safer places to live and build long-term resilience. Make an appointment to talk with one of our Climate Relocation Specialists today.
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