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At least 12 people missing after landslide in Italy

At least 12 people missing after landslide in Italy

The force of the mud sliding down mountainsides was strong enough to send cars and buses into the sea.

November 26, 2022 10:06am CST
Indonesia earthquake: Death toll rises to 268; 151 still missing

Indonesia earthquake: Death toll rises to 268; 151 still missing

The toll is expected to rise further, but no estimates were immediately available. Officials say another 1,083 people were injured in the 5.6 magnitude earthquake that hit Monday near the city of Cianjur.

November 22, 2022 5:38am CST
Earthquake in West Texas; tremors reportedly felt in Austin

Earthquake in West Texas; tremors reportedly felt in Austin

The National Weather Service out of Midland says the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 and happened northwest of Pecos.

November 16, 2022 5:02pm CST
Tropical Storm Nalgae: At least 50 dead, dozens feared missing in Philippines

Tropical Storm Nalgae: At least 50 dead, dozens feared missing in Philippines

At least 42 people were swept away by rampaging floodwaters and drowned or were hit by debris-filled mudslides.

October 29, 2022 4:42pm CDT
Mauna Loa, world's largest active volcano, may erupt, Hawaii officials issue warning

Mauna Loa, world's largest active volcano, may erupt, Hawaii officials issue warning

Hawaii officials are warning residents of the Big Island to prepare for the possibility that the world’s largest active volcano may erupt given a recent spike in earthquakes at the summit of Mauna Loa.

October 27, 2022 4:01pm CDT
EF-1 tornado hit Jarrell with 100 mph winds, NWS confirms

EF-1 tornado hit Jarrell with 100 mph winds, NWS confirms

According to the National Weather Service, the tornado was on the ground for about four miles, from 8:46-8:53 p.m., and peaked at 100 mph winds.

October 26, 2022 5:40pm CDT
San Jose earthquake: Bay Area feels 5.1-magnitude quake

San Jose earthquake: Bay Area feels 5.1-magnitude quake

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook the Bay Area on Tuesday just past 11:40 a.m. according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 

October 25, 2022 9:12pm CDT
Jarrell residents assess damage to homes, begin clean-up efforts

Jarrell residents assess damage to homes, begin clean-up efforts

The tornado late Monday night caused major damage to homes, knocked out power and led to crashes along I-35 in Jarrell.

October 25, 2022 6:53pm CDT
Tornado near Jarrell damages dozens of homes, businesses

Tornado near Jarrell damages dozens of homes, businesses

This was the third tornado to hit the Jarrell area in seven months. It tore down shingles from roofs, and knocked down fences.

October 25, 2022 6:36pm CDT
Local state of disaster declared for Williamson County due to tornado damage

Local state of disaster declared for Williamson County due to tornado damage

This comes after a tornado touched down in the Jarrell area, as well as high winds and severe thunderstorms that traveled through the county on Monday night.

October 25, 2022 6:09pm CDT
Biden to storm-ravaged Florida: 'We're not going to leave'

Biden to storm-ravaged Florida: 'We're not going to leave'

President Joe Biden has surveyed the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida, promising to marshal the power of the federal government to help rebuild.

October 5, 2022 8:12pm CDT
Many still missing in Fort Myers following Ian as debris piles complicate search operations

Many still missing in Fort Myers following Ian as debris piles complicate search operations

"Words can't describe the amount of devastation and human impacts and economic impact to this small beachside community," said Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Ron Martin.

October 5, 2022 12:48pm CDT
Hurricane Ian causes major damage to over half of Southwest Florida school district campuses

Hurricane Ian causes major damage to over half of Southwest Florida school district campuses

More than half of the 119 schools in Lee County suffered minor damages.

October 5, 2022 12:12pm CDT
Hundreds of stranded parrots rescued after Hurricane Ian

Hundreds of stranded parrots rescued after Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian battered Southwest Florida a week ago with 150 mph gusts, making some roads impassable and islands inaccessible.

October 5, 2022 12:01pm CDT
Flooding still a major problem in Florida one week after Hurricane Ian

Flooding still a major problem in Florida one week after Hurricane Ian

It's been nearly a week since Hurricane Ian made a catastrophic landfall along Florida's southwestern coast, and as cleanup and search and rescue efforts continue across the state, flooding is still a major concern as rivers continue to rise.

October 5, 2022 8:48am CDT
Florida deputies rescue American flag from swollen river after Hurricane Ian

Florida deputies rescue American flag from swollen river after Hurricane Ian

Deputies in Volusia County, Florida, found a U.S. flag in the swollen St. Johns River this week in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian and rescued the stars and stripes.

October 4, 2022 8:58am CDT
Hurricane Ian shakes Florida's faith, but can't destroy it

Hurricane Ian shakes Florida's faith, but can't destroy it

Priests walk a fine line between holding Mass to provide comfort and not endangering older parishioners in areas with widespread lack of running water and electricity and flooded roadways.

October 4, 2022 8:42am CDT
Biden comforts Puerto Rico ahead of Florida visit in wake of Hurricanes Fiona, Ian

Biden comforts Puerto Rico ahead of Florida visit in wake of Hurricanes Fiona, Ian

Hurricane Fiona caused catastrophic flooding, tore apart roads and bridges, and unleashed more than 100 landslides in Puerto Rico. Biden plans to also visit Florida on Wednesday.

October 3, 2022 5:16pm CDT
Death toll eclipses 60 as more Hurricane Ian victims found in Florida

Death toll eclipses 60 as more Hurricane Ian victims found in Florida

The death toll from Hurricane Ian climbed over the weekend as fatalities in North Carolina, Florida, and Cuba brought the total to at least 65 people.

October 3, 2022 8:47am CDT
The era of the Gulf: Ian joins list of 5 other destructive hurricanes in recent years

The era of the Gulf: Ian joins list of 5 other destructive hurricanes in recent years

Once a hurricane makes it into the Gulf of Mexico, there's pretty much no way out without hitting land somewhere. And warm water just fuels the storms even more.

September 30, 2022 8:14am CDT
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