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With floods, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions taking over the news more than ever before, Americans are understandably concerned about the safety of their homes and families.

Based on a list from World Atlas, here is a gallery of the 15 states that are most in danger of destructive weather conditions. How risky is it to live in your state?

▲The Magnolia State has experienced at least 71 natural disasters since 1953. Since the Great Galveston Hurricane demolished the state in 1900, cataclysmic events have not ceased.

▲This southern state is more vulnerable to tornadoes, hurricanes, and flooding. The Mississippi coast has most recently been devastated by Hurricane Francine in 2024.

▲According to the Missouri Department of Public Safety, the state has been issued over 38 federal major disaster declarations since 1990.

▲The geography of the Show-Me State leaves Missourians particularly at risk for tornadoes, flooding, and ice storms. The worst storm to strike in Missouri was the Tri-State Tornado of 1925.

▲This southern state is vulnerable to an array of catastrophic storms, from hurricanes to tornadoes—and even ice storms.

▲The Land of Opportunity has been hit with 97 natural disasters between 1953 and 2024. The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 killed over 100 Arkansas citizens, according to Metro Disaster Specialists.

▲In the last century, Oregon has experienced earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, landslides, and even volcanic eruptions.

▲This northwest state has experienced 79 natural disasters between 1953 and 2024. Oregon's flash floods are legendary. The Heppner flood of 1903 killed nearly 250 people, according to the Oregon Encyclopedia.

▲Between 1953 and 2024, Kentucky has been struck with 78 disastrous storms. Residents of the Bluegrass State are in danger of flooding, tornadoes, lightning, and blizzards.

▲Brandenburg, KY, was struck with an F5 tornado on April 3, 1974, which killed 31 and injured 150.

▲Hurricane Katrina has been one of the most infamous tropical storms in American history. The property damage from this storm was estimated to be over $120 billion and more than 1,800 people died.

▲The Creole State has been shaken by 92 natural disasters between 1953 and 2024. Louisiana is also in the danger zone for floods and tornadoes.

▲This southwestern state has undergone numerous emergency events in the last several years. These storms include wildfires, drought, flooding, and tornadoes.

▲The state is particularly susceptible to devastating wildfires due to its arid climate and desert landscape. New Mexico has experienced 85 natural disasters between 1953 and 2024.

▲In 2011, the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa areas were torn apart by a disastrous tornado which left behind billions of dollars in damage and killed 64 people.

▲Between 1953 and 2024, this southern state has endured 137 powerful storms. Alabama has also experienced several floods, ice storms, and hurricanes over the years.

▲Though the Rocky Mountains have had their fair share of blizzards and hail storms, the most common natural disaster in Colorado by far is wildfires.

▲The state also deals with flash floods and even an occasional earthquake or tornado. Colorado has had 102 devastating natural events between 1953 and 2024.

▲According to CNN, the blizzard bomb that took over New York City in March of 2018 brought over 30 inch of snow. That amount of cumulative snow hasn't been seen in NYC in 130 years!

▲Though New York is in particular danger of massive snow storms, they also have to watch out for floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Between 1953 and 2024, this state has seen 96 destructive weather events.

▲The Sunshine State has declared a state of emergency a shocking 65 times in the last 50 years, according to NBC News. Hurricanes have frequented Florida's coastline at an alarming rate in recent years.

▲Other than hurricanes, this southern state also has to deal with wildfires, tornadoes, and floods. Between 1953 and 2024, Florida has suffered from 89 natural disasters.

▲The Evergreen State experiences an array of cataclysmic weather events on a regular basis. 1,000 earthquakes shake this state every year, according to the Washington State Military Department.

▲Flooding causes the most damage out of all natural hazards in the state. In 2015, Washington had the biggest wildfire in its history that spread over 1,600 sq mi. There have been 140 destructive natural disasters here between 1953 and 2024.

▲In the center of Tornado Alley, Oklahoma has been hit by over 4,400 tornadoes between 1950 and 2024. The infamous 1947 Woodward tornado killed over 100 people and injured hundreds more, according to the National Weather Service.

▲Who can forget the 1930s Dust Bowl? Other than droughts and tornadoes, Oklahoma is also prone to floods. Between 1953 and 2024, this state has dealt with 170 catastrophic natural disasters.

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The devastating wildfires that started in California in 2024 shocked the nation. Over 1,050,000 acres were burned in total, and the economic impact was staggering, with insured losses estimated between US$28 billion and $35 billion.

▲Situated on the San Andreas Fault, California is also highly vulnerable to earthquakes as well. In total, the Golden State has dealt with a staggering 253 devastating natural disasters between 1953 and 2024.

▲When it comes to catastrophic weather events, Texas has plenty to choose from. The nation was shocked by the widespread destruction after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston in 2017, causing nearly $125 billion worth of damage.

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Unfortunately, Texans are in danger of experiencing droughts, flash flooding, winter storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes. Between 1953 and 2024, the Lone Star State has survived 292 devastating weather events.

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With floods, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions taking over the news more than ever before, Americans are understandably concerned about the safety of their homes and families.

Based on a list from World Atlas, here is a gallery of the 15 states that are most in danger of destructive weather conditions. How risky is it to live in your state?