Global Catastrophe Recap – June 2021
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Global Catastrophe Recap June 2021 Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Executive Summary 3 United States 4 Remainder of North America (Non-U.S.) 5 South America 6 Europe 6 Middle East 7 Africa 7 Asia 8 Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific Islands) 9 Appendix: Updated 2021 Data 10 Additional Report Details 14 Contact Information 15 Global Catastrophe Recap: June 2021 2 Executive Summary . Major severe weather outbreaks leave multi-billion-dollar insurance bill across Central & Western Europe . Historic heatwave re-writes the observational record book in parts of the United States & Canada . Heavy rainfall & flooding prompts Australia’s fourth insurance catastrophe declaration of 2021 121.2°F (49.6°C) New all-time national high temperature record for Canada; set on June 29 at Lytton, British Columbia 11°F (6.1°C) Difference in all-time record max temperature from second- highest value at Quillayute, WA (USA); new national record 200+ mph / 320+ kph approximate winds of the June 24 tornado in South Moravia, Czechia; strongest in country’s modern record 13.5 cm / 5.3 in Size of hailstones in parts of Poland during a multi-day outbreak of severe weather Drought Earthquake EU Windstorm Flooding Severe Weather Tropical Cyclone Wildfire Winter Weather Other Global Catastrophe Recap: June 2021 3 United States Structures/ Economic Loss Date Event Location Deaths Claims (USD) 06/02-07/04 Wildfire Arizona 0 Hundreds Millions 06/03-06/04 Severe Weather Mid-Atlantic, Northeast 0 2,000+ Millions 06/07-06/10 Severe Weather Plains, Rockies 0 10,000+ 50+ million 06/07-06/10 Flooding Plains, Southeast 0 20,000+ 950+ million 06/11-06/14 Severe Weather Plains, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast 1 40,000+ 325+ million 06/17-06/21 Severe Weather Plains, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast 1 50,000+ 500+ million 06/18-06/21 Tropical Storm Claudette Southeast 14 25,000+ 100+ million 06/24-07/01 Severe Weather Plains, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast 2 50,000+ 600+ million 06/26-06/30 Heatwave Northwest 138+ Unknown Unknown 06/28-06/29 Tropical Storm Danny Southeast 0 Thousands Negligible Two expansive wildfires ignited across southern Arizona’s Pinas and Gila counties during June. The Telegraph Fire charred 180,757 acres (73,149 hectares) and damaged 51 structures (41 destroyed). The Mescal Fire burned at least 72,250 acres (29,238 hectares). The blazes prompted thousands of evacuations and closed multiple highways. Severe weather affected portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on June 3-4. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms generated straight-line winds and isolated tornadoes. Notable property damage resulting from downed trees and utility lines were cited in parts of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Total economic losses were anticipated to in the millions (USD). Severe thunderstorms impacted the Rockies and the Northern Tier from June 7-10, prompting damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Notable impacts to vegetation and cropland were incurred - particularly in Montana, Wyoming, the Dakotas, and Minnesota. Total economic losses were estimated in the millions (USD). A prolonged period of severe weather and historic flash flooding affected the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley from June 7-10, where flash Flood Emergencies were issued in parts of Arkansas and Mississippi. Convective weather also caused damage in Texas. Agricultural damage from the floods was substantial in Mississippi (USD600+ million) and Arkansas (USD257 million). The overall event loss total was even higher. Widespread thunderstorm coverage generated damaging straight-line winds, heavy rainfall, and occasional large hail in parts of the Plains, Midwest, and the Mid-Atlantic between June 11-14. One fatality was reported in Wisconsin. Total economic losses were expected to exceed USD325 million; most was expected to be insured. Tornadoes, large hail, straight-line winds, and flash flooding affected central and eastern sections of the U.S. from June 17-21. At least one person was killed. The most notable damage resulted from an EF-3 tornado that struck densely populated Chicago, IL suburbs on June 20; hundreds of homes were damaged. Total economic losses were anticipated to reach USD500 million, a majority of which was expected to be insured. Tropical Storm Claudette, which became a named storm while over land, prompted torrential rainfall, flooding, and localized severe weather while tracking through the Southeast from June 18-21. At least 14 fatalities in Alabama were linked to storm-related incidents. Parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle were most affected. Total economic losses were anticipated to well exceed USD100 million. A stalled frontal boundary resulted in a prolonged period of severe weather and flooding across the central and eastern U.S. from June 24 to July 1. Damage from storms was tallied from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic by straight- line winds, tornadoes, hail, heavy rains. Total economic and insured losses were each individually anticipated to reach into the hundreds of millions (USD). Global Catastrophe Recap: June 2021 4 A prolonged period of historic heat gripped the Pacific Northwest from June 26-30. Numerous daily, monthly, and all-time maximum temperature records were set – including many records which were broken in consecutive days. Washington preliminary tied the statewide heat record with a reading of 118°F (47.8°C). The extreme heat resulted in hundreds of hospitalizations, and notable heat stress impacts to transportation and agriculture. A preliminary total of 138 heat-related fatalities were reported (Oregon: 100, Washington: 38), though this total was likely to rise. Tropical Storm Danny made landfall in South Carolina on June 28 with 40 mph (65 kph) sustained winds. Danny produced locally heavy rainfall approaching and exceeding 3 inches (75 millimeters) in regions near the South Carolina and Georgia border, resulting in minor flooding across low-lying and urban areas. Losses were negligible. Remainder of North America (Non-U.S.) Structures/ Economic Loss Date Event Location Deaths Claims (USD) 06/08 Severe Weather Canada 0 2,000+ 25+ million 06/11 Severe Weather Canada 0 1,500+ 20+ million 06/12-06/14 Flooding Panama 1 1,000+ Millions 06/18-06/20 Tropical Storm Dolores Mexico 3 1,000+ 50+ million 06/21-06/22 Severe Weather Canada 1 1,500+ 25+ million 06/27-06/30 Hurricane Enrique Mexico 2 1,000+ 50+ million 06/27-06/30 Heatwave Canada 500+ Unknown Unknown 06/30-07/02 Lytton Creek Wildfire Canada 2 Hundreds Millions Severe weather affected parts of southern Quebec and Ontario in Canada on June 8. The most notable damage occurred in the city of Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The event spawned numerous instances of destructive winds, flooding rainfall, and hail. Total economic losses were estimated in the tens of millions (USD). Thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall impacted southern Saskatchewan, including the City of Regina, and southwestern Manitoba on June 11. In Regina, floodwaters closed roadways and stranded vehicles. Strong winds elsewhere left shingle and roofing damage to homes, along with downed trees. Total economic losses were estimated in the tens of millions (USD). Torrential rains in Panama from June 12-14 caused notable flooding in the provinces of Panama, Panamá Oeste, and Chiriquí. Nearly 1,000 homes were damaged, while flooding also swept away some agriculture and transportation infrastructure. Total damage was likely in the low-digit millions (USD). Tropical Storm Dolores made landfall in Mexico near the Michoacán and Colima border with sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph) on June 19. The states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco incurred the greatest impacts from the cyclone. Three deaths were confirmed in Oaxaca (2) and Jalisco (1). Hundreds of homes were damaged, though the heaviest impacts were incurred to agriculture and infrastructure. More than 60 percent of the banana crop in Colima was destroyed. Total economic losses were estimated at MXN990 million (USD50 million). Severe weather affected eastern Ontario and southern Quebec in Canada on June 21-22. Most damage was attributed to four tornadoes in Quebec, including one rated EF-2 in a densely populated suburb of Montreal (Mascouche). The tornado left one person dead and more than 100 structures damaged. Total economic losses were expected to approach CAD30 million (USD25 million); most of which will be insured. Hurricane Enrique and its remnants left widespread damage across parts of Mexico from June 25-30. At least two people were killed. Mexican authorities noted heavy flood damage in the states of Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, Jalisco, and Nayarit. Impacts included damaged and flooded roadways and bridges, downed trees, thousands of power outages, and landslides. Total economic damage was likely to exceed MXN990 million (USD50 million). Global Catastrophe Recap: June 2021 5 An unprecedent heatwave which impacted Canada between June 26-30 established numerous temperature records across the western Provinces. A weather station in British Columbia (Lytton) set a new Canadian national heat record on three consecutive days between June 27-29 – reaching 121°F (49.6°C) on the 29th. The heat resulted in out of control wildfires, record energy demands, and notable agricultural losses. Government officials cited that hundreds of heat-related fatalities occurred; likely exceeding 500. Following days of record-breaking heat, the arrival of dry thunderstorms