WMO: Weather disasters have increased five-fold over past 5 decades
The World Meteorological Organization said the main driving factors associated with increased disasters over the past 50 years include climate change, more extreme weather and improved reporting.
The World Meteorological Organization said the main driving factors associated with increased disasters over the past 50 years include climate change, more extreme weather and improved reporting.
Hurricane Ida: Damage to cost insurers $18 billion, estimate says
Hurricane Ida, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm, is estimated to have caused nearly $18 billion in damage, a modeling company firm said Wednesday.
Hurricane Ida, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm, is estimated to have caused nearly $18 billion in damage, a modeling company firm said Wednesday.
Hurricane Ida’s aftermath: No power, no flights, drinking water shortage
Hurricane Ida left thousands without power in Louisiana’s late summer heat, and it could take weeks in some areas before it returns.
Hurricane Ida left thousands without power in Louisiana’s late summer heat, and it could take weeks in some areas before it returns.
United Cajun Navy assists with Hurricane Ida rescue efforts in Louisiana
“This is going to be a long recovery for the state,“ Todd Terrell, president of the United Cajun Navy, said.
“This is going to be a long recovery for the state,“ Todd Terrell, president of the United Cajun Navy, said.
Ida: Rescues underway after hurricane brings flooding, 'catastrophic' damage to power grid
Ida weakened to a tropical storm early Monday as it continued through Louisiana and Mississippi, bringing damaging winds and flash flooding.
Ida weakened to a tropical storm early Monday as it continued through Louisiana and Mississippi, bringing damaging winds and flash flooding.
'Untold damage': Videos show Ida's trail of destruction across Louisiana
Ida continued to make its way through the southern U.S. on Monday after making landfall as a hurricane and leaving a trail of destruction in its path.
Ida continued to make its way through the southern U.S. on Monday after making landfall as a hurricane and leaving a trail of destruction in its path.
Hurricane Ida down to Category 3, New Orleans loses power
City government says power knocked out to all of New Orleans as Hurricane Ida pummels area.
City government says power knocked out to all of New Orleans as Hurricane Ida pummels area.
Timelapse video shows Hurricane Ida flooding Louisiana roads in under an hour
A Louisiana fire station captured surveillance video of surrounding roads being submerged as Hurricane Ida roared across the state.
A Louisiana fire station captured surveillance video of surrounding roads being submerged as Hurricane Ida roared across the state.
Hurricane Ida hits Louisiana on anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Ida made landfall Sunday, 16 years after Katrina hit the state costing more than a thousand lives and billions of dollars in damages.
Hurricane Ida made landfall Sunday, 16 years after Katrina hit the state costing more than a thousand lives and billions of dollars in damages.
Flight crews release stunning video showing eye of Hurricane Ida
Hurricane hunters released new images inside the eyewall of Hurricane Ida as it made landfall Sunday.
Hurricane hunters released new images inside the eyewall of Hurricane Ida as it made landfall Sunday.
Hurricane Ida: Crowds pack New Orleans airport as all flights canceled
All arriving and departing flights were canceled at the airport in New Orleans ahead of Hurricane Ida’s landfall on Sunday.
All arriving and departing flights were canceled at the airport in New Orleans ahead of Hurricane Ida’s landfall on Sunday.
Saturday storms drop hail, take down trees across southern Minnesota
As the second round of storms pushes through Saturday evening, there have been multiple reports of trees down in southwestern Minnesota.
As the second round of storms pushes through Saturday evening, there have been multiple reports of trees down in southwestern Minnesota.
Ida strengthens into hurricane as it tracks toward New Orleans
Ida could be a major Category 3 hurricane by the time it finally reaches the U.S. coast as the area prepares to mark the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall.
Ida could be a major Category 3 hurricane by the time it finally reaches the U.S. coast as the area prepares to mark the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall.
Crowds brave rain for opening day of Minnesota State Fair
Despite two rounds of storms and rain that pushed through on Thursday, the Minnesota State Fair saw plenty of patrons passing through its gates for day one of the 2021 festival.
Despite two rounds of storms and rain that pushed through on Thursday, the Minnesota State Fair saw plenty of patrons passing through its gates for day one of the 2021 festival.
1 dead, 1 injured after lightning strikes near construction crew
One construction worker is dead and another is seriously injured after lightning struck near a construction crew in western Wisconsin, according to the Dunn County Sheriff's Office.
One construction worker is dead and another is seriously injured after lightning struck near a construction crew in western Wisconsin, according to the Dunn County Sheriff's Office.
Greenwood Fire seen from NOAA GOES-16 satellite
The Greenwood Fire as seen from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's GOES-16 satellite on Monday. The fire has since doubled in size and now covers nearly 19.500 acres. Video credit: NOAA
The Greenwood Fire as seen from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's GOES-16 satellite on Monday. The fire has since doubled in size and now covers nearly 19.500 acres. Video credit: NOAA
MSP Airport records highest daily rainfall total of 2021 during Tuesday storms
A line of storms rolled through Minnesota Tuesday morning, brining heavy rain and gusty winds.
A line of storms rolled through Minnesota Tuesday morning, brining heavy rain and gusty winds.
Waverly, Tennessee: 7-month-old twins among 22 dead in floods
Search crews continue to look for several missing people after heavy rains pummeled Middle Tennessee, killing at least 22 — including a pair of infant twins.
Search crews continue to look for several missing people after heavy rains pummeled Middle Tennessee, killing at least 22 — including a pair of infant twins.
Henri lingers over US Northeast, bringing more rain and flood risk
Tropical Depression Henri was lingering over the U.S. Northeast on Monday, bringing more rain and the threat of flooding to some areas.
Tropical Depression Henri was lingering over the U.S. Northeast on Monday, bringing more rain and the threat of flooding to some areas.
Tennessee flooding: At least 22 dead, dozens more missing
At least 22 people were killed and rescue crews searched desperately Sunday amid shattered homes and tangled debris for dozens of people still missing after record-breaking rain sent floodwaters surging through Middle Tennessee.
At least 22 people were killed and rescue crews searched desperately Sunday amid shattered homes and tangled debris for dozens of people still missing after record-breaking rain sent floodwaters surging through Middle Tennessee.