http://www.livescience.com/57303-biggest-natural-disasters-of-the-year.html I was surprised to find the flooding in Louisiana listed here. It was a big natural disaster for us for sure since my middle daughter's home flooded and so did a few of our neighbor's around us and my husband's boss' home too. Although this flooding happened in August, no one that I know of is back in their homes yet. Even though most had flood insurance coverage...the renovation process has been at times "bogged down" in "red tape" which has added insult to injury for those affected by the flooding. A few are finally beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel...and I am happy to say my daughter is among these. Unless another unexpected delay comes up her family will start moving back into their home New Year's weekend. For my daughter's family it really will be a Happy New Year because they will finally be able to go home.