How new research led to North Dakota tornado's EF5 upgrade

A powerful tornado struck Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20, causing significant damage and leading to a rare EF5 classification after new research. Here's what went into the new research that led to the upgraded classification.

Hurricane Imelda heading towards Bermuda
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Hurricane Imelda is gaining strength, heading towards Bermuda with potential wind gusts of 100 miles per hour.

At least 3 dead, 1,000 propane tanks washed downstream in Arizona flash flooding

"Historic Downtown Globe is currently unsafe, with compromised buildings as well as hazardous chemicals and debris, including propane tanks," Globe city officials posted on Facebook.

Watch: Rare 'upside-down lightning' spotted in Puerto Rico

The phenomenon, known as a gigantic jet, is a Transient Luminous Event (TLE) and looks like upside-down red lightning.

These states were unusually hot this summer, data shows

New data shows nearly every U.S. state saw extreme heat this summer. See which areas were hit hardest.

Dramatic video shows lightning strike exploding tree in Wisconsin

A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.

Critics wonder what would happen if Hurricane Katrina hit today
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Twenty years to the day since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, critics are looking back on the years-long recovery effort that cost taxpayers billions.

Viral video of eye-level ship highlights New Orleans' persisting flood risk

A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.

Hurricane Erin unleashes chaos on Outer Banks
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Hurricane Erin batters North Carolina?s coast with massive waves and flooding?prompting urgent warnings from officials as the storm threatens states up the East Coast.

Major flooding devastates Chicago's Southwest Side, alders urge action
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In what has become a dangerous and frustrating pattern, residents on Chicago's Southwest Side are again facing major flood damage from heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday.

Hurricane Erin update: Powerful storm tracks closer to US
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Hurricane Erin is gaining strength in the Atlantic, with new forecasts showing the massive storm tracking closer to the U.S. coast in the coming days.

Chicago mayor meets with residents after heavy rainfall, flooding
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After heavy overnight downpours caused flooding, Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Chicago residents on Tuesday to hear their concerns.

Chicago-area flooding: Rainfall totals after heavy storms

Heavy rain and flash flooding overnight left major streets across the Chicago area waterlogged Tuesday morning, forcing traffic delays and CTA bus reroutes.