There were 11 major disaster events last year . Each event caused more than $ 1 billion in damages . Among the other major disasters of 2012 were tornadoes in the Southeast , Ohio Valley , Texas and the Midwest , along with Hurricane Isaac and severe storms across the country . Superstorm ##s and the yearlong drought were the costliest .
There were 11 major disaster events last year . Each event caused more than $ 1 billion in damages . Superstorm ##s and the yearlong drought were the costliest .