Jiangsu Province saw slightly less sunshine and uneven distribution of rainfall in 2002. Continuous rainfall over the southern Huaihe River Basin caused heavy damages. On the other hand,there was a period of drought from summer to fall in the north part of of the northern Huaihe River Basin and several typhoons and storms attacked the province. The growth and yields of summer crops were affected by weather disasters. Weather conditions were generally favorable to the growth and development of paddy rice,so brought a good harvest all over the province. But for cotton,the weather has both advantages and disadvantages. Analyses are made of the characteristics and distribution of main agrometeorological disasters and of impacts on the growth of crops in this province in 2002.