The chart above uses available NOAA data to show a meteoric rise in catastrophic events, largely due to severe storms like ...

In 2024, all storm surge fatalities from Hurricane Helene were in the Tampa Bay area; that’s why it’s essential to learn from ...

As the climate warms, hurricanes are becoming more intense, and sea levels are rising. Both of these effects are likely to ...

May 6 is day three of Hurricane Preparedness Week and focuses on understanding forecast information. The 2025 hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. The National Hurricane Center will ...

Do you know what your evacuation zone? Do you live in a flood-prone area? Here's what you may have missed during Hurricane Preparedness Week.

ORLANDO, Fla. – While most Floridians associate hurricanes with howling winds strong enough to knock down trees and pummel buildings, water is actually the deadliest element of any storm. NOAA’s ...

Tip 3: Focus on potential impacts regardless of storm's size or category "All hurricanes and tropical storms can bring life-threatening storm surge, inland flooding, and damaging winds," NOAA said.