As the 2024 hurricane season approaches, forecasts predict an unprecedented number of named storms. A research team led by University of Pennsylvania climate scientist Michael Mann predicted a range of 27 to 39 named storms, with a best guess of 33 – and the economic ramifications could be substantial. The following analysis uses IMPLAN to explore the potential impacts of U.S. storms on the U.S. GDP and employment landscape, considering both the damage costs and the economic stimulus provided by recovery efforts.
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