The frequency of severe weather events in New York state is growing, meaning disaster response costs have risen over the last three decades or so, according to a new report released Tuesday by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office.

The report said since 1998, federal assistance to New York for declared disasters and emergencies has averaged $958.6 million in aid annually. While actual annual amounts are variable based on the severity of weather events, the aid provided captures only a portion of the full cost of the damages.

The comptroller’s report found that

Weather-related disasters that cause $1 billion or more in damage have occurred at an increasing rate since 1980

Certain types of events, including thunderstorm-related damaging wind and flash flooding, are also increasing

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