Superstorm News

Despite California Drought, Bay Area Researchers Fear Flooding

Though many researchers in California are focused on the lack of rain, a group in the Bay Area found that if the skies do open up flooding will be a problem. The San Mateo County Times reported that the nonprofit …

Sandy-Flooded Inland Towns in N.J. See No Solutions

Images of New Jersey’s devastated shoreline captivated the nation in the days after Superstorm Sandy.Less noticed was the enormous damage caused inland when earthen barriers along or near the Hackensack River were breached, sending a tidal surge washing over parts …

October Disaster Loss at $1.08B: Allstate

Allstate Corp. expects to report October disaster losses of $1.08 billion, mostly due to superstorm Sandy, the home and auto insurer said on Wednesday. Allstate, the largest publicly traded home and auto insurer in the country, said its gross losses …

Bering Sea Superstorm Slamming West Alaska

The National Weather Service is reporting an event billed as “The Bering Sea Superstorm” is striking the coast of Alaska. The storm is “punishing the west Alaska coast with hurricane-force winds, destructive waves and surge, severe erosion and blowing snow,” …