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Storm Data

Storm Data is the name of a digital data set and a publication available from the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). The digital data set is DSI-3910. Storm Data covers the United States of America. Publication data began in 1959, but preliminary data is available back to 1950. The data set begins in 1996. They both contain a chronological listing, by state, of hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, hail, floods, drought conditions, lightning, high winds, snow, temperature extremes and other weather phenomena. The reports are provided by the National Weather Service (NWS) and contain statistics on personal injuries and damage estimates. The publication is produced by the NCDC and is available through the NOAA National Data Center (NNDC) Online Store. Preliminary storm data is available at no charge. You may also search the NCDC Storm Event database to find various types of storms recorded in your county, or use other selection criteria as desired.
Cite this dataset when used as a source.
  • NCEI DSI 3910
gov.noaa.ncdc:C00139
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Distribution Formats
  • PDF and ASCII format
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Distributor Customer Engagement Branch
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
1-828-271-4800
ncei.orders@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact Customer Engagement Branch
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
+1 (828) 271-4800
ncei.orders@noaa.gov
Time Period 1950-01-01 to Present
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
N: 72.0
S: 15.0
E: -65.0
W: 170.0
Spatial Coverage Map
Dataset Information
General Documentation
Publication Dates
  • publication: unknown
Data Presentation Form Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress Status Under development - data is currently in the process of being created
Data Update Frequency As needed
Purpose To make a wide range of climatic data available to researchers and the public.
Cited Authors
  • User Engagement and Services Branch
    DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Originators
  • User Engagement and Services Branch
    DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Publishers
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Theme keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > atmospheric Phenomena > Drought
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > atmospheric Phenomena > Freeze
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > atmospheric Phenomena > Hurricanes
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > atmospheric Phenomena > Lightning
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > atmospheric Phenomena > Storms
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > atmospheric Phenomena > Tornados
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > atmospheric Temperature > Temperature Anomalies
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > atmospheric Temperature > Air Temperature
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > atmospheric Winds > Surface Winds
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > precipitation > Freezing Rain
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > precipitation > Hail
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > precipitation > Rain
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > precipitation > Sleet
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > precipitation > Precipitation Amount
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > precipitation > Precipitation Anomalies
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > precipitation > Snow
  • Earth Science > Human Dimensions > natural Hazards > Hydrological Hazards
  • Earth Science > Human Dimensions > natural Hazards > Meteorological Hazards
  • Earth Science > Hydrosphere > Surface water > Floods
  • Earth Science > Human Dimensions > human Health > Vital Statistics
Data Center keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Place keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • Continent > North America > United States Of America
Stratum keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • Vertical Location > Troposphere
  • Earth Science > Land Surface
Keywords
  • Metadata_Not_Published
Use Constraints
  • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Access Constraints
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Fees
  • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free, however fees may apply for data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
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Processing Steps
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Processing Steps
  • 2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
Last Modified: 2018-11-05
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