vortex95 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I got the below from a recent PNS issued from WFO MKX. I realize this is just for the U.S., but do you see any discernable trends here, better or worse?...I don't. For 2011, most catagories, it was not the worst for the period of record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Maybe some downward trend with lightning deaths. Big year or two in some other categories tend to skew those averages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwohweather Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 550 deaths from tornadoes is just unreal with todays technology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 On 4/24/2012 at 3:44 AM, nwohweather said: 550 deaths from tornadoes is just unreal with todays technology Imagine the deaths if we didn't have this. It goes to show you what can happen when more populated areas get hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 On 4/24/2012 at 3:44 AM, nwohweather said: 550 deaths from tornadoes is just unreal with todays technology Population growth, being unlucky... it's hard to survive violent tornadoes above ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellinwood Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 On 4/24/2012 at 1:40 PM, Ian said: Population growth, being unlucky... it's hard to survive violent tornadoes above ground. On top of the fact that some of the deaths were in areas that were hit earlier in the morning and had lost power, so there was a disruption in communication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewave Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 One of the studies that I read shows and increase in insured losses in the US due to thunderstorms. Changes in wealth, population, and insurance coverage factor into the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 We'd have to plot it to be sure but it looks like lightning fatalities are trending down. Not sure if this is because we're smarter, or because, on average, people spend less time outdoors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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