weather-hazards

When assessing hurricane impacts on Jamaica, the death toll serves as the most immediate and sobering metric of risk and resilience. This evergreen explainer examines how Jamaic...

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida in late October 2024 as a powerful Category 3 hurricane, producing a deadly storm surge, intense rainfall, and tornado outbreaks. As of...

On the night of 15–16 October 1987, a violent extratropical cyclone, often called the UK hurricane or the Great Storm of 1987, struck southern England and northern France with...

Hurricane Melissa resulted in a small number of confirmed deaths compared with larger historical storms, with official counts reflecting direct and indirect causes tied to the e...

Hurricane Melissa was a compact but intense late-season Atlantic storm in October 2022. It produced widespread, life-threatening surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast...

Hurricane Maria struck the U.S. Virgin Islands in September 2017 as a powerful Category 3 storm. Below are core details relevant to lasting impacts and recovery.

The worst storms in US history vary by hazard type, with tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and winter storms each producing events that rank by different measures. There is no sing...

2023 tornado activity reflected broader climatic patterns while producing several high-impact outbreaks that tested warning systems and community resilience. This evergreen expl...

Floods and tornadoes are two of the most impactful natural hazards, each with distinct characteristics, risks, and preparedness needs. Floods develop slowly or rapidly as water...