Despite Tropical Storm Lorenzo now weakening over open water, additional waves remain under watch—keeping severe weather in focus as the Atlantic hurricane season winds down and winter hazards come into view. But one often-overlooked impact is how these climate and weather shocks cost America’s farms billions annually, and increase the risk of price swings and food shortages for consumers. In the 2025 edition of their Where Natural Disasters Are Having the Biggest Impact on the Nation’s Food Supply report, Trace One pinpoints where these events are having the greatest impact on farmers and the nation’s food supply. Researchers analyzed and ranked locations at the county and state levels based on their average annual economic loss (expected annual loss) in 2025 dollars within the agricultural sector.

Despite Tropical Storm Lorenzo now weakening over open water, additional waves remain under watch—keeping severe weather in focus as the Atlantic hurricane season winds down and winter hazards come into view. But one often-overlooked impact is how these climate and weather shocks cost America’s farms billions annually, and increase the risk of price swings and food shortages for consumers. In the 2025 edition of their Where Natural Disasters Are Having the Biggest Impact on the Nation’s Food Supply report, Trace One pinpoints where these events are having the greatest impact on farmers and the nation’s food supply. Researchers analyzed and ranked locations at the county and state levels based on their average annual economic loss (expected annual loss) in 2025 dollars within the agricultural sector.