Tornadoes are officially the scariest natural disaster, according to new research. A survey of 2,500 Americans split evenly by U.S. region found that regardless of where they live, the threat of a ...

A deluge of floodwaters engulfing a single mother’s home. Wildfire flames emblazoning an elderly couple’s abode. Stories like these are all too common — and they have become more so in recent years.

A new nationwide study suggests tornadoes top the list of natural disasters Americans fear most, outranking tsunamis, earthquakes, and hurricanes. The survey found that concern over tornadoes isn’t ...

Natural disasters are on the rise in the United States, and it’s important to be prepared. Read on to learn how to build a comprehensive emergency kit, create an effective disaster plan, and stay ...

In the past five years alone, natural disasters have wrought billions of dollars in costs and damages across the country — over $616 billion to be more precise. Just last year alone, there were 492 ...

The 2025 Los Angeles wildfires — ongoing at the time of publication — have destroyed entire communities. Many have lost loved ones, homes, schools, churches, and neighborhoods. Entire social networks ...