Billion dollar winter weather disasters

A look at damaging winter weather across the United States, 1995-2011.

A large winter storm impacted many central, eastern and northeastern states. The city of Chicago was brought to a virtual standstill as between 1 and 2 feet of snow fell over the area. Insured losses greater than $1 billion; total losses greater than $1.8 billion; 36 deaths.

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Groundhog Day blizzard: Jan. 29 - Feb. 3, 2011

A large winter storm impacted many central, eastern and northeastern states. The city of Chicago was brought to a virtual standstill as between 1 and 2 feet of snow fell over the area. Insured losses greater than $1 billion; total losses greater than $1.8 billion; 36 deaths.

Credit: AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato

Related: NOAA

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Billion dollar winter weather disasters

A look at damaging winter weather across the United States, 1995-2011.

Groundhog Day blizzard: Jan. 29 - Feb. 3, 2011

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