Extreme Weather in the United States
The full dataset contains over 1.8 million cases and is 1.4 GB in size. Below you can select a subset of the data that best aligns with your driving question(s), your teaching objectives, and the grade level and needs of your students.
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YEARS
2024, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2014

STATE
California, Delaware, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota

EVENT TYPE
Avalanche

Welcome to the 'Extreme Weather in the United States' section, a treasure trove of data that invites you and your students to delve into the dynamics, patterns, and repercussions of extreme weather events. This collection of datasets, sourced from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service offers an unparalleled view into the climatic challenges we face.

The data spans from 1950 to the present and covers a myriad of factors, including event types, geographic locations, and the social and economic impacts of these phenomena. Imagine teaching your students about hurricanes while offering them insights into the scale and duration of these powerful storms. Picture a classroom debate fueled by real numbers on property damages and human injuries caused by tornadoes.

Think of the endless questions and research projects that could be sparked by exploring data on flood causes and their impacts on crops. The dataset includes a wealth of columns, ranging from event IDs and geographic details to more nuanced variables like direct and indirect injuries or property damages. For a comprehensive understanding, you can access the full metadata description here.

Extreme Weather in the United States

Explore the dynamic world of climate and weather through curated datasets designed for educational use.

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Explore the dynamic world of climate and weather through curated datasets designed for educational use.

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Explore the dynamic world of climate and weather through curated datasets designed for educational use.

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Driving Questions

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How do meteorologists use statistics to predict extreme weather events?

How have excessive heat events impacted the state of Texas over the years?

Social & Environmental Justice: Are low-income communities more vulnerable to air pollution?

Featured Lessons

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Excessive Heat Events in Texas

GRADES 6 – 8, GRADES 9 - 12

Tornadoes: The Spiraling Menace

GRADES 6 – 8

About

This dataset is provided in a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file, a text-based format that can be easily imported into spreadsheet software such as Google Sheets, CODAP (Common Online Data Analysis Platform), and others, for exploration and analysis.