FEMA refuses assistance to Texans hit by Hill Country flooding
Texans hit by this past July's flooding will not receive federal assistance, marking a blow to communities still recovering just a year after the 2025 Hill Country disaster that killed more than 130 people.
Texans hit by this past July's flooding will not receive federal assistance, marking a blow to communities still recovering just a year after the 2025 Hill Country disaster that killed more than 130 people.
Gov. Abbott requests federal disaster tax relief for Texas flood victims after July
Gov. Greg Abbott asked the U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday, Oct. 15 to provide federal disaster tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by the severe storms and flooding in Texas on July 14.
Gov. Greg Abbott asked the U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday, Oct. 15 to provide federal disaster tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by the severe storms and flooding in Texas on July 14.
Kīlauea volcano activity prompts trail closures at popular Hawaii national park
Renewed activity at Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano has prompted temporary trail closures at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park after more than 200 shallow earthquakes were recorded beneath the summit and a magnitude-3.4 quake triggered small rockfalls.
Renewed activity at Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano has prompted temporary trail closures at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park after more than 200 shallow earthquakes were recorded beneath the summit and a magnitude-3.4 quake triggered small rockfalls.
What is a Kelvin wave? How underwater phenomena impacts sea levels during El Niño
Kelvin waves are massive underwater waves that occur during a strong El Niño event and could increase flood risks for low-lying shorelines.
Kelvin waves are massive underwater waves that occur during a strong El Niño event and could increase flood risks for low-lying shorelines.
Judge rules Trump administration plan to cut FEMA workforce in half was unlawful
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s plan to cut the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s workforce by 50% violated congressional protections governing the agency.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s plan to cut the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s workforce by 50% violated congressional protections governing the agency.
How to help survivors after catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet
Humanitarian groups are mobilizing to help survivors after catastrophic flooding near the Nepal-China border left hundreds dead or missing, including Americans.
Humanitarian groups are mobilizing to help survivors after catastrophic flooding near the Nepal-China border left hundreds dead or missing, including Americans.
Evacuation orders for Montague County wildfire lifted
Evacuation orders prompted by a wildfire in Montague County have been lifted.
Evacuation orders prompted by a wildfire in Montague County have been lifted.
Indiana storms, flooding leave at least 7 dead as waters peak in Indianapolis
Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities.
Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities.
Two helicopter pilots killed in crash while battling Utah wildfire
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, officials confirmed Saturday.
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, officials confirmed Saturday.
Netflix documentary star Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers confirmed dead after Pakistan avalanche
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine other climbers have been confirmed dead after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak.
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine other climbers have been confirmed dead after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak.
Fourth firefighter dies after Colorado wildfire burnover near Utah border
A fourth firefighter has died from injuries sustained in a deadly Colorado wildfire burnover, nearly a month after he and fellow crew members were overtaken by rapidly spreading flames near the Colorado-Utah border.
A fourth firefighter has died from injuries sustained in a deadly Colorado wildfire burnover, nearly a month after he and fellow crew members were overtaken by rapidly spreading flames near the Colorado-Utah border.
3 Texas flooding deaths confirmed as high water remains in parts of state
The death toll from flooding that ravaged Texas last week has climbed to three.
The death toll from flooding that ravaged Texas last week has climbed to three.
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake rocks Texas Panhandle
An earthquake rocked the Texas Panhandle on Thursday morning, and was followed by a smaller quake in West Texas in the afternoon.
An earthquake rocked the Texas Panhandle on Thursday morning, and was followed by a smaller quake in West Texas in the afternoon.
Map: See where wildfire smoke is thickest across US
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires spread across large parts of the United States on Thursday, blanketing areas from the Great Lakes to portions of the East Coast.
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires spread across large parts of the United States on Thursday, blanketing areas from the Great Lakes to portions of the East Coast.
Utah wildfire grows rapidly, forcing more evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.
See the photos: Before and after satellite images show aftermath of deadly earthquakes in Venezuela
Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.
Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.
Camp Mystic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following deadly Texas flash flood investigation
Camp Mystic, the Texas Hill Country girls' summer camp where 27 campers and staff members died during a catastrophic flash flood last summer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Camp Mystic, the Texas Hill Country girls' summer camp where 27 campers and staff members died during a catastrophic flash flood last summer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Huge 7.8 earthquake strikes off the coast of the Philippines
The southern Philippines was rocked Monday morning by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that also triggered concerns about a possible tsunami in the region.
The southern Philippines was rocked Monday morning by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that also triggered concerns about a possible tsunami in the region.
Camp Mystic nurse’s license reinstated but with patient-care restrictions
Camp Mystic's lead health official's nursing license was restored by the Texas Board of Nursing, but she can no longer work directly with patients.
Camp Mystic's lead health official's nursing license was restored by the Texas Board of Nursing, but she can no longer work directly with patients.
6.0 earthquake shakes Hawaii’s Big Island
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, shaking communities across the island’s western side and triggering several aftershock.
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, shaking communities across the island’s western side and triggering several aftershock.