• Major storm hits California and Nevada, significant flooding expected

    A massive storm is affecting the western United States, dropping heavy rain and causing floods, mudslides, and evacuations. Significant flooding is expected in parts of drought-stricken California and western Nevada. At least three people have lost their lives by…

  • Heavy rainfall over the southeastern US measured from space

    Using satellite data obtained by NASA/JAXA Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM, NASA has analyzed the rainfall from severe and deadly weather outbreak in the southeastern United States over the past couple of days. On Monday evening, January 2, 2017,…

  • Deadly storms, floods and tornadoes hit the US South

    Tens of thousands of people have lost power as severe weather rolled through the southern United States and turned deadly on Monday, January 2, 2017. As of early January 3 (UTC), at least 5 people have lost their lives. Authorities fear the death toll will rise and…

  • Powerful winter storm aims US Northeast and Canada

    A powerful, fast-moving winter storm is expected to bring significant snowfall, rain and strong winds to portions of the US Northeast and Atlantic Canada on Thursday and Friday, December 29 and 30, 2016. The storm is expected to undergo a rapid strengthening within…

  • Intense winter storm hitting US, dramatic traffic accidents reported

    An intense winter storm is currently affecting the east and southeast US with snow and ice. The system already caused widespread traffic disruptions and deadly crashes in the country throughout the weekend of December 17, 2016. According to latest reports, at least…

  • Severe rainfall inundates San Francisco

    A severe storm hit San Francisco Bay Area on December 15, 2016. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding in some areas. Widespread traffic disruptions and delays have been reported. Over 25.4 mm (1 inch) of rainfall was recorded in San Francisco in a 24 hour period. Northern…

  • Another winter storm to bring heavy snowfall across the US

    An intense winter storm will bring heavy snowfall, strong winds, and icy conditions to a large portion of the United States into the coming weekend. Dangerous travel conditions are expected, and drivers are urged to be cautious. The winter storm, named Decima by…

  • Winter Storm “Caly” blankets US, major traffic chaos reported

    Winter Storm "Caly" brought widespread snow storms across the northern US over the last couple of days, and is currently affecting the Northeast. Traffic disruptions have been reported across the affected regions, and at least one person died, so far. The…

  • Extreme US rainfall events could increase up to 400%

    A new research, conducted by the scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) shows the intense summer storms that produce extreme rainfall may increase by over 400% across portions of the US, including the Gulf Coast, Atlantic Coast, and the…