Jul 20, 2022 · Here, you'll find a list of the deadliest heat waves on record. Heat waves aren't just uncomfortable. They can be extremely deadly given the right circumstances. People killed during heat waves often die of thirst via dehydration or succumb to heat-related disease like heat stroke.

Rainfall shortages resulted in worst drought on record for Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and Rhode Island. The state of West Virginia was declared a disaster area. 3.81 million acres (15,400 km 2) were consumed by fire as of mid-August. Record heat throughout the country resulted in 502 deaths nationwide. [18]

Aug 10, 2022 · From drought to fires, to the strain put on electrical systems, to the tragedy of deaths, heat waves are becoming an unfortunately common occurrence. This article looks at …

The 1936 North American heat wave was one of the most severe heat waves in the modern history of North America. It took place in the middle of the Great Depression and Dust Bowl of the 1930s and caused more than 5,000 deaths.

Aug 8, 2018 · In 1988, the United States was experiencing one of the most intense droughts in recorded history. Up to 45% of the country was affected by drought. This drought brought with it heat waves that were responsible for as many as 10,000 deaths. It was also responsible for the death of livestock.

Jul 10, 2023 · In 2003, Europe witnessed a strong heat wave, considered one of the worst heat waves in modern history. The number of victims of this catastrophe exceeded the horrific number of at least 70,000 people.

May 5, 2022 · Despite the impact of climate change on Earth, the worst heat waves on our planet aren't happening now. They actually occurred 40 years ago, a new study has found. The summer of 2021 may have...

For the Upper Mississippi River Valley, the first few weeks of July 1936 provided the hottest temperatures of that period, including many all-time record highs (see tab below). The string of hot, dry days was also deadly. Nationally, around 5000 deaths were associated with …

July 1936, part of the "Dust Bowl", produced one of the hottest summers on record across the country, especially across the Plains, Upper Midwest, and Great Lakes regions. Nationally, about 5,000 people died from the heat.

Jun 25, 2013 · From London's 'Great Stink' of 1858, to a sweltering stint during the Great Depression, take a look back at some of the deadliest heat waves in history. This summer heat wave has lived in...