Severe weather rocks Chicago area, leaving trail of destruction

Severe weather, including reported tornadoes, barreled through Chicagoland on Tuesday, wreaking havoc in some areas.

Why is it so hot?

These three things may explain why the U.S. is experiencing such warmer weather.

Which US counties are most at risk of tornado damage?

The central and southern U.S. have the highest tornado risk, according to FEMA, but major cities have the highest total expected dollar loss.

Extreme weather, flooding influencing where millions in US decide to live, research shows

As people choose different areas to move to and try to get away from flooding hazards, storms with relentless precipitation are continuing to impact several U.S. regions, and it’s taking its toll on infrastructure.

Wisconsin February tornadoes cause $2.4M in damages

The first tornadoes ever recorded in Wisconsin in the usually frigid month of February caused more than $2.4 million in damage, officials said Wednesday.

Evansville recovery, community comes together
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As people pick up the pieces from the severe storms and tornadoes that hit the Evansville, Rock County, the community is seeing overwhelming donations including things like food and water...but also teddy bears.

Evansville tornado: Woman describes damage 'like a war zone'

The National Weather Service confirmed two Wisconsin tornadoes from Thursday's storms. An Evansville woman described damage "like a war zone."

Rock County storm damage update
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Officials in Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin, provided an update on Friday, Feb. 9, about the severe storms that ripped through southern Wisconsin the night prior.

Wisconsin tornadoes confirmed, Evansville storm damage surveyed

The NWS confirmed two Wisconsin tornadoes from Thursday's storm system. It is the first time a February tornado has ever been confirmed in the state.

January was the world's warmest on record, scientists say

Record-setting heat in 2023 has continued into 2024, with heat records on land and sea already broken during the year's first month.

Category 6 needed on hurricane wind scale due to warming climate, study says

Since 1980, half of the 197 tropical cyclones rated a Category 5 happened within the past 17 years. Five of the storms would have met the hypothetical Category 6, according to the study.

State Farm hail damage assessments, Wisconsin homeowners frustrated

Washington County homeowners are frustrated with State Farm as assessments for hail damage after a 2023 storm conflict with contractors.