Survivors of Tornados, Tsunamis, and Windstorms Report More Weather-Related PTSD Symptoms Than Survivors of Other Natural Hazards

Increased rates of PTSD symptoms have been found among individuals who have experienced natural disasters. This study surveyed a demographically diverse sample of 512 US adults using the Severe Weather Phobia Questionnaire-4 (Jacquin et al., 2024). Results revealed significantly increased PTSD symptoms after experience with tornados, tsunamis, and windstorms.