At the end of 2010 and into the next year the state experienced widespread floods.
In July 1830, the state experienced what turned out to be the worst flood of the 19th century.
They found a 99.7 percent probability that the state would experience a magnitude-6.7 or larger earthquake by 2038.
Let me say that again: For the first time in a decade all 50 states will experience economic growth next year.
"We are looking at a crisis of a dimension this state has never experienced," he said.
"But this is certainly different from what the state was experiencing in 1987 and 1988."
But other states, like Virginia, have experienced a decline one year only to see an increase the next.
"But if states are experiencing difficulties, they should bring them to our attention."
By comparison, the state experienced a 9.1 percent unemployment rate in January.
"And this comes at a time when many states are already experiencing financial trouble."