Latest Catastrophe Headlines
All the headlines from our Catastrophe Topic Page, ordered by recency.
How to Lower Home Insurance Premiums and Wildfire Risks
Jun 24 2022 // Homeowners in the US got new guidance to help them defend against increasingly frequent wildfires and associated rising insurance premiums. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, a research nonprofit...
Idaho Gearing up for Wildfire Season with Bolstered Crews
Jun 23 2022 // Cooler and wetter weather this spring has alleviated drought concerns in much of Idaho but spurred grass growth that could cause large rangeland wildfires in the southern part of the state as plants dry out this summer,...
Massive New Mexico Wildfire Blamed on Miscalculations, Errors
Jun 22 2022 // U.S. Forest Service employees made multiple miscalculations, used inaccurate models and underestimated how dry conditions were in the Southwest, causing a planned burn to reduce the threat of wildfires to explode into the...
Meteorologists Warn Thunderstorms Could Spark California Wildfires
Jun 22 2022 // The combination of tropical moisture and an offshore storm will result in an uptick in thunderstorms across portions of California on Wednesday and Thursday, weather experts are warning. With most of the storms will...
30 Years After Hurricane Andrew, Karen Clark Affirmed Her Models
Jun 20 2022 // June 1 marked the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season — one that is expected to be above average in terms of named storms and hurricanes. Insurance Journal used the occasion to speak with Karen Clark, founder...
Louisiana’s Native Americans Still Recovering From Hurricane Ida
Jun 17 2022 // Driving through her village along the southeastern Louisiana bayou, tribal official Cherie Matherne points out remnants of house after house _ including her own _ wrecked nine months ago when Hurricane Ida roared through...
Wisconsin Storms, Tornadoes Cause Property Damage
Jun 17 2022 // Powerful storms that included at least one tornado took down power lines and trees, damaged structures, toppled semis on the interstate and left tens of thousands without electricity in parts of Wisconsin. In western...
Northern Arizona Watches Winds as Western Wildfires Blaze
Jun 15 2022 // Calmer winds and cooler temperatures Tuesday allowed firefighters across the U.S. West to get a better handle on blazes that have forced hundreds of people from their homes. As red flag warnings expired and winds died down...
Report: 72% of Gulf Coast Homes Have Roofs Susceptible to Hurricane Damage
Jun 15 2022 // Arturo released its inaugural report “Hurricane Exposure: The State of Gulf Homes” that analyzes more than 17 million homes across the South Central and Southeast United States ahead of a forecasted...
Insurers Increasingly Concerned for Western U.S. Wildfire Season
Jun 14 2022 // As Western wildfires force evacuations in Arizona and California – on the heels of an early and severe wildfire season in New Mexico – insurers are increasingly eyeing the growing risks. “Insurers are very much...
Arizona Wildfire Growing, Forces Evacuations
Jun 13 2022 // Evacuations are in effect in parts of northern Arizona as a wildfire about 6 miles north of Flagstaff steadily grew Sunday, authorities said. Coconino National Forest officials said the Pipeline Fire was reported at 10:15...
New Mexico Residents Suing for Information on Massive Wildfire
Jun 13 2022 // Dozens of residents in a small New Mexico community impacted by massive wildfires that merged in April are suing the U.S. Forest Service over what they called a failure to provide information about the government’s...
PG&E Pleads Not Guilty in Deadly 2020 California Wildfire
Jun 10 2022 // Pacific Gas & Electric this week pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter and other charges it faces after its equipment sparked a wildfire that killed four people and destroyed hundreds of homes in Northern...
Another Analysis Calls out Potential for Severe Wildfire Season in U.S. West
Jun 9 2022 // As the U.S. West heads into the hot, dry summer months, a growing number of indications point to a potentially bad wildfire season. In the past two months, two analyses have emerged from fire weather experts using words...
Concerned Scientists: Climate Ties U.S. Wildfires and Water Together in Many Ways
Jun 9 2022 // A provider of predictive data and analytics for climate risk and resilience is partnering with global environmental organization The Nature Conservancy to protect sensitive natural areas and provide estimates of future...
Damage Estimates from Massive New Mexico Wildfire Climb
Jun 9 2022 // The destruction caused by the largest wildfire burning in the U.S. has been devastating for thousands of residents and their lives have been forever disrupted and altered, New Mexico’s governor said after touring the...
Workers Compensation Catastrophes: Past, Present, and Future
Jun 9 2022 // This content originally appeared on NCCI’s Insights page. It is used here with permission. Catastrophes in insurance are generally associated with large losses that occur in the property lines of business, such as...
Hurricane Chief to Take Over as Weather Service Director
Jun 9 2022 // A meteorologist who oversaw warnings and forecasts during one of the busiest spurts of Atlantic hurricane activity on record will take over as the new director of the National Weather Service, as scientists expect extreme...
New Mexico Residents Impacted by Wildfires Could Get Help With Food, Federal Aid
Jun 8 2022 // Thousands of New Mexico residents who have been impacted by wildfires this spring may be eligible for temporary food assistance. The state Human Services Department said applications are being accepted for a week, starting...
2 Hurricane Season Tips
Jun 7 2022 // June 1 marks the beginning of the most insurance-y time of the year. It’s the beginning of the annual Atlantic Hurricane Season. Oh yes. It’s that time of year. Since hurricane season only comes around once...
