2011 was a record-breaking year for natural disasters in the US. It was the most expensive and deadliest hurricane season since 2008, with hurricanes Irene and Lee causing $8 billion and $1 billion in damage respectively. The 2011 tornado season saw 1,559 tornadoes, the third most active since 1980, resulting in 552 deaths, more than the previous ten years combined. Flooding from various storms caused over $10 billion in losses across the country.
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