It was another year of record-making weather and climate for the U.S. in 2019, which was the second wettest behind 1973.
It was another year of record-making weather and climate for the U.S. in 2019, which was the second wettest behind 1973.
Warmer-than-average temperatures were felt by much of the country including Alaska, which logged its hottest year on record.
Alaska also experienced destructive wildfires that, when combined with those in California, caused damages in excess of $1 billion. Thirteen other billion-dollar disasters that struck the U.S. last year included Hurricane Dorian, historic flooding and severe storms.
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