In 2020, I helped clean up after a derecho struck Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The storm, intensified by climate change, brought winds as strong as a Category 4 hurricane. It left people without power for over two weeks while damaging nearly every structure in the city.  

Experiencing that devastation firsthand made it clear how urgent the threat of climate disasters is — and how important it is to take action. 

Here at EDF, we know climate change is a danger everywhere, but the Trump administration is choosing to deny science and leave the EPA powerless to limit the pollution fueling these storms.  

But the evidence is all around us. That's why we built this climate dangers map. Explore to see where in the U.S. climate disasters have struck.

This year, the list of climate-fueled disasters has already grown to include catastrophic flooding in Texas, deadly swarms of tornadoes in Missouri and wildfires in Los Angeles.   

The damage we’ve seen from these disasters shows that we need to prepare for, and act on, climate change now more than ever.

To build a safer, healthier future we need to know what we’re up against. Check out our latest tool to track and record climate disasters.

Stay safe and stay prepared, 

Taylor Vos 
Online Engagement and Advocacy