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Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean
The Associated Press, NPR
A super typhoon steadily battered a pair of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds and relentless rains, shredding tin roofs and forcing residents to take cover.
Apr 15, 2026, 7:43 AM
Super Typhoon Sinlaku could bring significant impacts to US islands in Pacific Ocean
Kyle Reiman, Meredith Deliso, Abcnews.com
Super Typhoon Sinlaku is forecast to track close to Guam and potentially bring significant impacts to the Northern Mariana Islands over the coming days.
Apr 13, 2026, 9:21 PM
Our Burning Planet Isn’t Ready for Another "Super El Niño"
Jim Vorel, Jezebel
The U.S. just had the hottest March it's ever recorded, but sure, throw on a "super El Niño" on top of that.
Apr 10, 2026, 11:31 AM
Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration
Lauren Sommer, NPR
States say disaster funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has slowed to a trickle under the Trump administration. That's delaying projects to protect communities from wildfires and hurricanes.
Apr 10, 2026, 9:15 AM
Hawaii at risk of flooding, while dry conditions raise fire danger in the Northeast
Kenton Gewecke, Bill Hutchinson, Abcnews.com
Amid red-flag fire danger alerts issued for parts of New York and a forecast of potential flooding for Hawaii, conditions are a go for the Artemis II splashdown.
Apr 9, 2026, 5:36 PM
WATCH: Urgent search for victims in deadly Philadelphia parking garage collapse
ABC News, Abcnews.com
A seven-story parking garage that was under construction partially collapsed in Philadelphia, killing at least one person.
Apr 8, 2026, 11:54 PM
Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters
Rebecca Hersher, NPR
The Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Local leaders are increasingly anxious.
Mar 30, 2026, 9:08 AM
WATCH: Vehicles washed away as flooding hits Russia’s Dagestan region
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Cars were seen swept away by floodwaters following heavy rainfall in southern Russia’s Dagestan region on Saturday.
Mar 30, 2026, 4:29 AM
Early Wildfires Are Surging Across the US—and Trump’s New Fire Agency Isn’t Ready
Ellyn Lapointe, Gizmodo.com
A brutal wildfire season is about to put Trump’s Wildland Fire Service to the test, with the safety of millions of Americans on the line.
Mar 26, 2026, 8:35 PM
WATCH: Hawaii pummeled by rain, flooding
ABC News, Abcnews.com
ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee reports on the storms tearing through the Hawaiian Islands, causing the worst flooding in decades.
Mar 23, 2026, 12:16 PM
WATCH: Thousands flee flooding in Hawaii
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Dangerous flooding is impacting Hawaii's Oahu island, prompting more than 230 rescues, "catastrophic" damage as major rains pummel the area for the second significant rain event in a week.
Mar 21, 2026, 3:51 PM
WATCH: Winter storm snarls travel as strong winds lash Eastern US
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Over 5,800 flights have been canceled in just 48 hours, and thousands more were delayed.
Mar 18, 2026, 1:19 AM
WATCH: Emergency crews rescue tourists from boat fire off Miami Beach coast
ABC News, Abcnews.com
A group of tourists off the coast of Miami Beach quickly flagged down an emergency team on a nearby boat after noticing a burning smell and flames coming from their vessel.
Mar 13, 2026, 11:57 PM
WATCH: Tornado threat from Texas to Great Lakes
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Some 50 million Americans are on alert for potentially damaging storms, including possible tornadoes.
Mar 10, 2026, 11:34 AM
WATCH: 4 killed Friday from tornadoes in Michigan
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency in several counties.
Mar 9, 2026, 5:33 AM
WATCH: Massive fire triggers bridge collapse in Lincoln, Nebraska
ABC News, Abcnews.com
The bridge is primarily used for freight trains. No word on the cause of the blaze.
Feb 24, 2026, 2:06 AM
WATCH: Powerful nor'easter intensifies
ABC News, Abcnews.com
This major nor'easter is hitting Atlantic City, New Jersey, from all sides with heavy snow, strong winds, and rough surf. Officials warn of up to three feet of coastal flooding during high tide.
Feb 23, 2026, 4:27 AM
WATCH: Eight skiers killed in deadliest ski-related avalanche in modern U.S. history
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said there were "whiteout conditions" during the rescue mission that saved six survivors.
Feb 18, 2026, 8:47 PM
WATCH: Dangerous arctic blast impacts Northeast
ABC News
An arctic blast pounds the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, as New York City issues an extreme cold warning.
Feb 9, 2026, 2:11 AM
WATCH: Dangerous arctic blast across the Northeast
ABC News
Millions of Americans across the Northeast remain on alert as dangerous cold sweeps the region.
Feb 8, 2026, 5:19 PM
WATCH: Houses washed away in North Carolina's Outer Banks
ABC News
Waterfront houses collapsed into the ocean as a powerful winter storm lashed North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Feb 3, 2026, 2:16 PM
WATCH: Inside the task of keeping a frozen waterway moving amid a snowstorm
ABC News
Chief Sydney Niemi of the Coast Guard cutter Hawser joins ABC News Live after breaking ice on the frozen Hudson River to keep fuel, shipping, and ferries moving.
Feb 2, 2026, 7:31 PM
WATCH: Drone footage shows Myrtle Beach after winter storm
ABC News
The City of Myrtle Beach shared drone footage Sunday of the popular South Carolina beach town after this weekend's winter storm.
Feb 2, 2026, 1:20 AM
WATCH: Backup of 18-wheelers on Louisiana highway in aftermath of winter storm
ABC News
Vehicles were stuck for days on a stretch of Interstate 20 in Louisiana in the aftermath of the weekend winter storm, with local officials blaming the “lingering accumulations of snow/ice.”
Jan 27, 2026, 7:54 PM