Extreme hurricanes and wildfires made 2017 the most costly U.S. disaster year on record
Source: Washington Post
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria combined with devastating Western wildfires and other natural catastrophes to make 2017 the most expensive year on record for disasters in the United States, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported Monday.
The disasters caused $306 billion in total damage in 2017, with 16 events that caused more than $1 billion in damage each. The bulk of the damage, at $265 billion, came from hurricanes in particular.
“2017 was a historic year for billion-dollar weather and climate disasters,” said Adam Smith, an economist for NOAA, on a call with reporters.
The record-breaking year raises concerns about the effects of future natural disasters, as scientists fear climate change could make extreme weather events more damaging.
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this to occur ALL THE TIME! 
This is Climate Change and is not magically going to disappear because they deny its existence. Our government is behind the rest of the world. Amsterdam has been getting ready for years by building protection for its citizens, etc.
