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 Natural Hazards US News and Info Tracker: Your Daily Source for Natural Disaster Updates

Stay ahead of the latest natural disasters with the "Natural Hazards US News and Info Tracker" podcast. Tune in daily for comprehensive updates on earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and more across the United States. Our expert analyses and real-time reports keep you informed and prepared. Whether you're a concerned resident, emergency responder, or simply curious about natural hazards, this podcast delivers essential information you can trust. Subscribe now for accurate and timely updates on natural disasters affecting the US.Copyright 2024 Quiet. Please 政治・政府
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  • "Extreme Weather Onslaught Hits the U.S.: A Call for Increased Disaster Resilience"

    "Extreme Weather Onslaught Hits the U.S.: A Call for Increased Disaster Resilience"
    2025/06/28
    Over the past week, the United States has faced a series of severe natural hazards and disasters, highlighting ongoing vulnerability to extreme weather events. According to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Texas experienced catastrophic flooding in San Antonio on June eleventh and twelfth, when nearly nine inches of rain fell in just one day, equating to a month’s worth of rainfall. This rapid deluge led to flash flooding that trapped drivers, swept cars into creeks, and resulted in at least thirteen fatalities. Rescue operations were extensive, with nearly seventy people requiring assistance, and some survivors forced to climb trees to escape the water. Simultaneously, West Virginia faced swift and deadly floods on June thirteenth, as four inches of rain fell in just thirty minutes in the northern part of the state. These floods caused at least five deaths and left four people missing, prompted the partial collapse of an apartment building, and triggered more than twenty five hundred power outages.

    Elsewhere, the Midwest and Central United States continue to wrestle with the aftermath of a destructive tornado outbreak on May sixteenth, where powerful storms claimed the lives of at least twenty eight people across Missouri, Kentucky, and Virginia. In St. Louis, an EF3 tornado struck the northern part of the city, killing five people, injuring thirty eight, and damaging or destroying approximately five thousand structures. The National Weather Service documented that emergency alert systems failed in some areas, contributing to the loss of life particularly in underfunded communities. The central region is now preparing for another wave of severe weather, keeping emergency services on high alert.

    June remains a peak month for tornado activity, especially in the Midwest and Great Plains, as confirmed by the National Weather Service. In Illinois, a notable tornado recently tore through the area near Moline, causing significant damage to mobile home parks, uprooting trees, and damaging commercial areas.

    Looking west, wildfires continue to be a substantial threat. The Center for Disaster Philanthropy reports that over one point two million acres burned in the United States this year as of early June, with California alone seeing more than two thousand wildfires that destroyed over sixteen thousand structures and claimed twenty nine lives earlier in the year. Wildfire risk is exacerbated by ongoing drought and warmer temperatures, particularly in California and Oregon, where new fires have prompted recent disaster declarations by FEMA.

    As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting a sixty percent chance of an above-normal season with up to nineteen named storms and as many as five major hurricanes. Forecasters warn that communities should remain vigilant, as the combination of severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, wildfires, and the looming hurricane season underscores a broadening pattern of more frequent, intense natural disasters across the United States. These events are prompting renewed calls for more robust emergency response infrastructure, greater public preparedness, and stronger community resilience nationwide.
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  • "Extreme Weather Ravages the U.S.: Devastating Floods, Tornadoes, and Wildfires Disrupt Communities Nationwide"

    "Extreme Weather Ravages the U.S.: Devastating Floods, Tornadoes, and Wildfires Disrupt Communities Nationwide"
    2025/06/25
    In recent days, the United States has faced a series of devastating natural hazards and disasters. According to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, on June eleventh and twelfth, San Antonio, Texas, experienced extreme rainfall that delivered nearly nine inches within just 24 hours. This deluge caused major flash flooding across the city, resulting in the deaths of thirteen people, trapping drivers, and requiring the rescue of nearly seventy individuals. Some residents were forced to climb trees to escape the rising waters. Just days later, on June thirteenth, northern West Virginia was hit by a sudden downpour of four inches of rain in only thirty minutes. This led to severe flash flooding, five fatalities, four people reported missing, multiple water rescues, and even the partial collapse of an apartment building. The floods also disrupted essential services, causing power outages for at least two thousand five hundred customers.

    Earlier in May, powerful tornadoes swept across the Central United States, with Missouri and Kentucky bearing the brunt of the impact. Twenty-eight people died in these storms, including five in St. Louis, where an EF3 tornado destroyed or damaged about five thousand structures. Local warning systems failed that night, with tornado sirens not activated and emergency text alerts not sent, leaving many residents unprepared. The St. Louis area most severely affected was a predominantly Black and underfunded community. Kentucky reported twenty-three fatalities, Virginia lost two more, and the devastation left entire communities leveled. The National Weather Service in Kentucky is now operating with reduced staff and limited overnight coverage, increasing concerns about future response capacity. Tornado activity in June has remained high, with the Midwest and Plains states experiencing an average of over two hundred tornadoes in this period, continuing to disrupt communities and damage critical infrastructure.

    Wildfires continue to be a persistent threat as well. The U.S. Forest Service states that as of June ninth, more than one point two million acres have already burned nationwide this year in nearly thirty thousand separate fires. For example, a major fire in Oregon required a federal disaster declaration on June nineteenth, as containment efforts continue.

    Looking at broader trends, the World Economic Forum reports that insured losses from extreme weather globally could climb to one hundred forty-five billion dollars in 2025, with hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires identified as leading contributors to these rising costs. These losses are compounded by climate change, which is fueling more frequent and severe events. Patterns emerging this year suggest that extreme rainfall, flash floods, tornado outbreaks, and growing wildfire risks are not only becoming more common but are also impacting a wider swath of the country. This underscores the urgent need for improved early warning systems, better preparedness, and stronger community resilience as the Atlantic hurricane season also gets underway, with federal agencies warning of an above-normal season ahead.
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  • Severe Weather Wreaks Havoc Across US: Tornadoes, Wildfires, and Hurricane Threats Disrupt Communities

    Severe Weather Wreaks Havoc Across US: Tornadoes, Wildfires, and Hurricane Threats Disrupt Communities
    2025/06/21
    In the past week, the United States has continued to experience the impacts of severe natural hazards. According to the National Weather Service, on June seventh, two EF one tornadoes touched down in Cape Girardeau County in southeast Missouri, impacting areas near Oak Ridge and Fruitland. These tornadoes caused localized damage to homes, outbuildings, and trees. The broader Midwest and southern Plains have seen a notable uptick in tornado activity typical for June, including a tornado in Bonham, Texas, that damaged hundreds of trees, multiple homes, a church, and various community structures, with strong inflow winds causing additional roof damage to a nearby store, school, and stadium scoreboard. The National Weather Service and Wikipedia’s tracking confirm that June remains one of the country’s most active tornado months.

    Severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding across Missouri led to a Major Disaster Declaration by the Federal Emergency Management Agency on June ninth, underscoring the ongoing risk and the need for federal disaster assistance for residents and businesses affected by these spring weather events.

    Wildfire threat remains a critical issue as well. As of early June, more than one point two million acres have burned across the U.S. this year in over twenty nine thousand reported fires, according to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. California has been especially hard-hit, with major blazes earlier in the year like the Palisades, Eaton, and Hughes fires destroying over sixteen thousand structures and resulting in twenty nine fatalities. Drought conditions, persistent heat, and strong winds, particularly the Santa Ana winds, have contributed to the fast spread and severity of these fires.

    Preparation is also underway for what many experts expect to be an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. The U.S. Forest Service recently emphasized that tropical storms and hurricanes remain among the most costly disasters. Last year’s Hurricane Helene made landfall as a category four storm in Florida, inflicting damage hundreds of miles inland into North Carolina, where power, water, and communications were disrupted for weeks, and extensive flooding hit mountain communities.

    Globally, the past week saw deadly flash floods in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province and severe flooding and landslides in Bangladesh. Canada is facing its own wildfire emergencies, with Toronto registering the world’s worst air quality as wildfire smoke blanketed the city. In China and Vietnam, tropical storm Wutip triggered widespread monsoon flooding, while Colombia experienced a significant earthquake.

    These recent events highlight a continuing pattern of intensifying weather extremes in the United States and around the world, driven by climate and environmental factors. The frequency and cost of natural disasters are rising, putting pressure on emergency resources and underscoring the importance of preparedness and resilience efforts.
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