In 2022, New York was the leading U.S. metropolitan area based on single-family homes at risk of storm surge, with over 786 thousand units estimated to be at risk. Miami, Florida ranked second, with also more than 700 thousand homes at risk. Storm surge refers to the unusual rise in seawater during a storm or hurricane, which can result in fatalities and severe property damage.
Leading metropolitan areas in the United States in 2022, by number of single-family homes at risk of storm surge
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Leading metropolitan areas in the United States in 2022, by number of single-family homes at risk of storm surge [Graph], Insurance Information Institute, December 19, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/784216/number-of-homes-at-risk-of-storm-surge-usa/