Explore the profound impact of hurricanes, snowstorms, and wildfires on American history.

The funding will help states repair transportation infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene, flooding, mudslides and other ...

LONDON, KENTUCKY - MAY 17: Tony McFall looks over the debris from the home of his father and step-mother, who lost their lives during the tornado in the neighborhood of Sunshine Hills on May 17, 2025, ...

When Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck in 2024, the storms not only left behind a trail of destruction but also exposed an ...

Headlines have been filled with talk of the catastrophic power of Hurricane Melissa after the Category 5 storm devastated communities across Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti in October 2025. But to see this as ...

This year is on track to become not only one of the hottest on record, but also one that’s recorded some of the wettest months, harshest wildfires, and most devastating flooding. Scientists have ...

Hurricane Melissa’s rapid intensification and its projected torrential rain are highlighting the problems for emergency responders who will have to deal with crises on several Caribbean islands ...

The Terrebonne Parish Public Library held a media literacy course focused on helping the elderly navigate cyberspace to find ...

When Hurricane Dorian slammed into the Bahamas on Sept. 1, 2019, its Category 5 winds devastated two islands over three days, destroyed infrastructure, left thousands missing or homeless, and caused ...

Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne exacted a heavy toll upon Florida and other locales in the 2004 hurricane season, resulting in dozens of deaths and billions of dollars in property damage ...

The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) drives the largest year-to-year climate variability on Earth. This deep dive updates my past analyses of the relationship of (a) ENSO and U.S. hurricane damage ...

The role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in emergency response is part of the national response plan for disasters. The agency is involved in the preparedness and planning ...