The Record-Breaking 14 Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters of 2011

2011 has broken the record for the most billion-dollar weather disasters.

By Dan Shapley

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Groundhog Day Blizzard: $1.8 billion

In late January and early February, the Groundhog Day blizzard killed 36 people, brought major U.S. cities to a standstill, leading to at least $1.8 billion in damages.

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