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Tropical cyclones in the United States - leading causes of death

Leading causes of Atlantic tropical cyclone deaths in the U.S., aggregated from 1963 to 2012 (in percent)

The data displays the leading causes of deaths due to tropical cyclones in the U.S. from 1963 to 2012. Total 8% of victims died because of wind effects during tropical cyclones.

Storm surge	49
Rain	27
Surf	6
Offshore	6
Wind	8
Tornado	3
Other	1

Tropical cyclones in the United States - leading causes of death

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