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As natural disasters like flooding, tornadoes and landslides piled up this spring, FEMA accumulated a backlog of disaster ...

Downpours are expected in Houston on Friday as a tropical disturbance along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico stalls ...

Georgia lawmakers gathered Wednesday morning on the steps of the State Capitol to pray for the victims of the devastating floods in Texas.

Hurricane season is upon us and, once again, NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, predicts an ...

The tropical disturbance we've been following in the northern Gulf is broad and disorganized. The ill-defined center will ...

By all accounts, forecasters provided adequate warning — the problem was communicating the danger to residents.

From 2022 to 2023, insurance premiums in Texas increased by 23%, marking the highest rise in the nation in that timespan.

The Gulf Coast braces for a potential tropical depression, with heavy rain and flooding expected in New Orleans and ...

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Arlington opens Splash Island, a water attraction with slides and interactive elements.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is under fire amid reports of a botched disaster response effort in Texas, one that the editorial board of the state’s biggest newspaper is comparing to ...

Calcutta Volunteer Fire Department Search and Rescue members who went to Texas to help in the search and recovery efforts of ...