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This document is the first ever climate atlas concerning ice storms and freezing rain occurrences across the United States. Insured property losses from ice storm catastrophes in the United States average $326 million (in 2000 dollars) annually. Ice storms also cause major damage to the natural and planted environments as well as loss of life or injuries. This atlas should be of interest to anyone interested in the weather including atmospheric scientists and those who design weather-sensitive structures. A similar climate atlas is available for thunderstorms - Thunderstorms Across the Nation.
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