STORM DAMAGE

Oct 31 2025WEATHER

New York City's Extreme Weather Challenge: A Look at the Recent Storm

New York City faced a powerful storm that caused severe flooding, breaking over a century-old rainfall records. Central Park saw its highest rainfall in more than 100 years, with other areas like LaGuardia and Newark airports also setting new records. The storm led to at least two deaths in Brooklyn and Upper Manhattan, as two men were found in flooded basements. The...

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Oct 27 2025WEATHER

Jamaica Braces for Hurricane Melissa: A Storm of Historic Proportions

Jamaica is preparing for a powerful storm, Hurricane Melissa, which could be one of the strongest to hit the island in a long time. Forecasters say it might reach the top end of a Category 4 hurricane when it arrives on Tuesday. Hurricanes are a big deal in Jamaica. The last time a Category 4 storm hit the island was 37 years ago. That storm, called Hurricane Gilber...

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Jul 08 2025WEATHER

Texas Floods: A Glimpse into the Devastation

Texas recently faced a massive flood. It was a disaster. The water came fast and strong. It took many lives. At least 90 people died. Among them were 27 kids and counselors at Camp Mystic. This camp is near the Guadalupe River. The river overflowed. It rose over 20 feet in just one hour. The water was powerful. It destroyed everything in its path. Power lines, trees...

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Jul 04 2025WEATHER

New Jersey Faces Storm Aftermath: Community Steps Up

A violent storm swept through central New Jersey, leaving a trail of destruction and sadness. Three lives were lost, and the town of Plainfield was hit hard. The mayor called it a "devastating storm" that left "deep scars. " The community is now focusing on recovery instead of celebration. The storm brought winds over 60 mph, causing trees to fall and power lines to...

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May 20 2025WEATHER

Storm Surge: Central US Braces for More as Communities Recover

Tornadoes have left a trail of destruction from Texas to Kentucky. The storms, which began four days ago, have claimed over two dozen lives and destroyed thousands of homes and buildings. The central US is now on high alert as more severe weather is expected. In St. Louis, the damage is extensive. A tornado on Friday caused significant harm to around 5, 000 buil...

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May 20 2025WEATHER

North Texas Weather Alert: More Storms on the Way

North Texas has been hit hard by severe weather recently, and it's not over yet. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has warned of more severe storms expected to roll through the region on Monday afternoon and evening. The counties north of Interstate 20 are bracing for the worst, with the highest risk of severe weather between 4 p. m. and 10 p. m. This includ...

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May 18 2025WEATHER

Stormy Spring: A Hard Hit for the Central U. S.

The central United States is no stranger to rough weather. But this spring has been unusually tough. The region is still recovering from a brutal storm system that swept through over the weekend. This storm was a series of tornadoes that struck the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. The aftermath was grim, with at least 27 people losing their lives and many more i...

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Apr 05 2025WEATHER

Storms and Floods Sweep Through the Midwest

The middle of the US is facing a severe weather crisis. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain have caused major flooding in several states. This is not the first time these areas have been hit hard by storms and tornadoes. Residents are on high alert, with millions of people at risk for severe storms and flooding. Kentucky, Missouri, Indiana, and Tennessee ...

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Mar 18 2025WEATHER

A Twister's Trail Through Tangipahoa

In the late afternoon of a Saturday, around 12:15, a tornado swept through Tangipahoa Parish. It began its destructive path east of Kentwood. The National Weather Service has confirmed the tornado's presence. This is not the end of the story, though. The twister did not stop at the parish line. It continued its journey, crossing into Mississippi, affecting Pike ...

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Mar 04 2025WEATHER

Texas Takes a Beating from Massive Storm

North Texas was hit hard by a massive storm on Tuesday morning. Over 400, 000 people were left in the dark as strong winds tore through the area. This storm was part of a larger weather system that stretched from Iowa down to Texas. Forecasters warned that this system would only get stronger as it moved east. Blizzards were expected in the Great Plains, while sev...

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