Atlantic storm Lee makes landfall in Canada with winds of 70mphThe storm hit New England and Maritime Canada with powerful winds, rough seas, heavy rain, toppling trees, flooding coasts, and cutting power.
Libya seals off flooded city so searchers can look for 10,000 missingThe official death toll from the disaster has surpassed 11,000 people and officials fear that number will climb quickly in the coming days.
Libya death toll reportedly soars to 11,300 after devastating floodingLibyan officials put the death toll at 5,500 as of Thursday morning, but that number is likely to climb as nearly 10,000 people are still missing.
Residents slowly return to Lahaina for next phase in rebuilding effortThousands of Maui residents are still displaced, wondering when they can return home after the historic town of Lahaina was reduced to ashes.
Thousands killed and 10,000 reported missing in Libya floodingOfficials say rescue teams are struggling to retrieve bodies after dams burst and floodwaters swept away neighborhoods in the city of Derna.
Hurricane Lee restrengthens as US and Canada track potential impactThe National Hurricane Center said dangerous surf and rip currents were expected to hit most of the U.S. East Coast starting Sunday.
Hurricane Lee remains a Category 3 as it churns across Atlantic OceanThe storm is expected to move well north of Puerto Rico and the Leeward Islands this weekend.
Powerful earthquake in Morocco kills more than 2,000 peopleAt least 2,059 people were injured, 1,404 in critical condition, following the magnitude-6.8 quake, the most severe to strike Morocco in 120 years.
Hawaii governor says number of missing in fires has dropped to 66The updated count comes a month after fires ravaged Maui and killed 115 in the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history.
Floods, heat waves, hurricanes, wildfires surging worldwide this yearNatural disasters have caused approximately $194 billion in global losses during the first half of 2023.
Largest wildfire in Louisiana history caused by arson amid burn banLouisiana is seeing a highly active wildfire season, and its largest fire in history was determined to be caused by arson.
Biden pledges support after touring Hurricane Idalia damage in FloridaThe visit comes after the president's request for an additional $4 billion in disaster response funding from a divided Congress.
Authorities have found or identified more of the missing in Maui firesHawaii's governor said there was hope for significant progress in narrowing down the list of those missing after the fires.
Communities on Maui could be waiting a long time for safe waterIt will take time to thoroughly test the water in areas that were badly burned by the fire. Officials say fully restoring service could take years.
Latest disasters have White House seeking more FEMA fundingFEMA officials say they're running low on funds to respond to disasters following a wildfire in Hawaii and a hurricane in Florida.
Tropical Storm Jose forms, becomes third named storm in the AtlanticIt is anticipated that Tropical Storm Jose won't grow much and will become absorbed by Hurricane Franklin.
Biden approves major disaster declaration as Idalia exits USRoadways and airports are reopening after Idalia came ashore as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday.
Idalia brings widespread damage, but few injuries and deathsOne person died in Georgia after a tree fell on them, officials said. Search and rescue operations are ongoing amid heavy flooding and wind damage.
Louisiana wildfires kill 2 as they continue to burn across the stateThis month alone, Louisiana has witnessed about 520 fires.
Brunt of Idalia moves northeast, sparing much of Gainesville, FloridaThe densely populated college town was preparing for potentially catastrophic damage, but it appears Florida's Big Bend region suffered the worst.
Hurricane warnings issued in South Carolina ahead of IdaliaHurricane Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 storm Wednesday morning in Florida's Big Bend region.
Savannah, Georgia, declares state of emergency ahead of Idalia impactMayor Van Johnson sat down with Scripps News to share how his city is preparing in the direct path of the storm.
Unclear how many lost lives in Lahaina as search for dead nears endThe official death toll stands at 115. But an unknown number of people are still missing.
Tropical Storm Idalia brings storm surge threat to South CarolinaTropical Storm Idalia worked its way northeast over South Carolina on Wednesday night. Storm surge warnings were in effect in coastal South Carolina.
Storm surge from Idalia could create deadly conditions across FloridaForecasters warn Hurricane Idalia's storm surge could create deadly conditions for many of Florida's coastal cities.
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Full moon could exacerbate Hurricane Idalia's storm surgeHurricane Idalia's landfall is expected to coincide with Wednesday's full moon, which could create even higher tides.
Will Idalia join the long list of destructive "I" storms?Since 1955, 13 Atlantic storm names beginning with "I" have been retired because they were so catastrophic.
Hurricane Idalia continues to strengthen as it nears Florida coastStorm surge warnings and tornado watches were active along most of Florida's west coast Tuesday. Forecasters say Idalia may reach Category 4 strength.
'We feel forgotten': Vermont flood victims navigate lengthy recoveryOne resident told Scripps News her home needs $200,000 in repairs but insurance will only cover a portion, leaving her feeling hopeless.
Tropical Storm Idalia forms, expected to hit Florida as hurricaneIdalia has formed in the Gulf of Mexico but will strengthen as it moves north in the coming days.
Entire Louisiana town evacuated amid 'unprecedented' wildfiresState authorities said they have never fought fires like this amid record-breaking heat and extreme drought that has troubled the area.
Hawaiian Electric sued over Maui firesThe lawsuit accuses Hawaii's electric operator on the island of Maui of having inadequate protocols that raised the risk of wildfires.
Search continues for woman missing after Hilary hit CaliforniaSearch and rescue crews are trying to find a missing elderly woman in the San Bernardino mountains.
Californians can expect more bugs, critters after tropical stormAs residents work to clean up the wreckage left by Tropical Storm Hilary, people in California are noticing some pretty unusual things hanging around.
