In recent weeks, powerful atmospheric river storms moved across Washington, Oregon, and California, bringing intense rainfall and causing rivers to surge beyond their banks.
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Newsweek Map Highlights Widespread Flood Risk for Pacific Northwest
According to the forecast, a series of atmospheric rivers is set to bring heavy rain beginning Sunday and continuing through the following week.
Flood Damage in Southeastern Wisconsin Not Covered by Standard Home Insurance; FEMA Aid Awaited
More than 13,000 residents in southeastern Wisconsin are grappling with extensive property damage following record-setting flash flooding over the weekend.
Severe Flooding Grips the South and Midwest After Relentless Storms
As of early April, swollen rivers continue to threaten cities and towns — particularly in Kentucky, where historic crests and mass evacuations have reshaped daily life.
The Cost of Flood Recovery: Why Many Homeowners Are Left Without Insurance
When Hurricane Helene brought severe flooding to western North Carolina, many homeowners faced devastating losses—only 3 percent had flood insurance.
Heavy Rains Cause Major Flooding Across Southeast Georgia
Heavy rains inundated parts of southeast Georgia on Thursday, leading to significant flooding and causing the closure of a major section of Interstate 16.
Pricier Insurance Makes Sense as Climate Risk Grows, Chubb CEO Says
Surging insurance premiums in regions vulnerable to climate change make sense, and government efforts to hold back those increases won’t work in the long term, Chubb Chief Executive Evan Greenberg said.
U.S. SCS Activity in April Could Drive Hundreds of Millions or Higher of Insured Losses: Aon
Flooding and severe convective storm (SCS) activity across the central and southern US between April 6th and 11th caused some notable property damage, with total economic and insured losses potentially in the hundreds of millions of dollars or higher, according to insurance and reinsurance broker Aon.
Severe Weather Hits Many Parts of the Country
A blockbuster storm with heavy rain and powerful winds sparked tornadoes across the South on Tuesday − ripping roofs off buildings, toppling trees and blowing over RVs − after the system roared across the Midwest with blizzard conditions en route to the Northeast.
A Punishing Year of Thunderstorms Has Led to Record-Breaking Losses
Thunderstorms this year have battered the U.S. as never before, forcing businesses and insurers to grapple with record-setting levels of damage more typically found with hurricanes.