<P> Weather - related fatalities in the United States may be caused by extreme temperatures , such as abnormal heat or cold , flooding , lightning , tornado , hurricane , wind , rip currents , and others . The National Weather Service compiles statistics on weather - related fatalities and publishes reports every year . In 2016 , flooding was the number - one cause of weather - related fatalities , but over a 30 - year period , on average , extreme heat is the deadliest form of weather . </P>
<P> Weather - related fatalities in the United States may be caused by extreme temperatures , such as abnormal heat or cold , flooding , lightning , tornado , hurricane , wind , rip currents , and others . The National Weather Service compiles statistics on weather - related fatalities and publishes reports every year . In 2016 , flooding was the number - one cause of weather - related fatalities , but over a 30 - year period , on average , extreme heat is the deadliest form of weather . </P>
what is the leading cause of weather related deaths
what is the leading cause of weather related deaths
flooding
flooding