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The analysis examines the impact of weather events on population health and the economy. Figure 1 highlights that TORNADO is the most harmful event for population health, causing the highest number of fatalities, followed by EXCESSIVE HEAT and FLASH FLOOD. The state-level analysis reveals that TORNADO is the most fatal event in most states. Figure 2 shows that FLOOD is the most economically damaging event, with significant property damage, followed by HURRICANE/TYPHOON and STORM SURGE. The state-level economic impact varies, with FLOOD and TORNADO being the most damaging in most states. Overall, TORNADO and FLOOD are the most harmful events for health and the economy, respectively, with significant regional variations.