Los Angeles Sees Mudslides With Heavy Rains February 14, 2025 By Brian K. Sullivan Heavy rains caused flooding and mudslides in Los Angeles late Thursday and early Friday, as authorities ordered evacuations and warned...
FEMA to Borrow $2B to Pay Flood Claims After Hurricanes Helene and Milton February 13, 2025 By Chad Hemenway The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it needs to borrow $2 billion from the U.S. Treasury to cover claims from...
Survey Shows More People Aware of Flood Risk Thanks to Hurricane Season February 10, 2025 More people are aware of flood risk on the heels of a historic Atlantic hurricane season, a new survey shows....
North Carolina Officials Make Urgent Request to Lawmakers on Hurricanes February 3, 2025 By Makiya Seminera North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene — as well as parts...
Flood-Prone New Zealand Plans Adaptation for Climate Impacts January 31, 2025 By Tracy Withers New Zealand plans to introduce legislation before the end of the year that will create a framework to help communities...
US Economic Losses From Natural Disasters Soared in 2024 January 29, 2025 By Alex Veiga Economic losses from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in the U.S. last year and were above average globally, reflecting...
Oceans Are Warming Faster and Faster as the Earth Traps More Energy January 29, 2025 By Danielle Bochove The world’s oceans are warming four times faster than they were in the late 1980s, according to a new study....
Storm Triggers Worst Floods in 40 Years in Northwest France January 28, 2025 By Joe Wertz and Nayla Razzouk Storm Herminia triggered the worst flooding in four decades in parts of northwest France and created dangerous avalanche conditions in...
FEMA Maps Lead to Development in Flood-Risk Areas, University Study Shows January 15, 2025 By William Rabb A study by researchers at North Carolina State University supports what some critics of federal flood maps have said for...
Forensic Meteorology: How Do Consulting Meteorologists Help with Damage Claims and Disputes? January 6, 2025 By Daniel Schreiber Professional meteorology, as it relates to insurance claims handling and the litigation process, is becoming increasingly recognized, and the employment...