This report explores the consequences of severe storm events in the United States using NOAA’s historical storm database (1950–2011).We focus on identifying which types of events cause the greatest harm to public health and economic stability. Fatalities, injuries and total damage costs are used as key impact metrics. The analysis reveals tornadoes as the primary cause of human casualties.Floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes account for the highest economic damages across states.Graphs and tables provide clear comparisons across event types.Events are ranked by damage scale to support policy and preparedness planning.Simple transformations (e.g., exponent decoding) are applied to ensure accurate cost estimates.Findings underscore the importance of targeted response strategies for high-risk weather events.