Sea level rise proposal for Highway 101 in Marin County
Some of the most vulnerable public assets to sea level rise are ocean side and bay side roads and transit. A plan looking at the next quarter-century confirms that whatever we do will be expensive, but not as expensive as doing nothing at all.
Some of the most vulnerable public assets to sea level rise are ocean side and bay side roads and transit. A plan looking at the next quarter-century confirms that whatever we do will be expensive, but not as expensive as doing nothing at all.
Catastrophic flooding in Hawaii sparks grassroots relief
Hawaii is experiencing some of its worst flooding in more than 20 years, leaving thousands without power and sweeping several homes off their foundations, authorities said.
Hawaii is experiencing some of its worst flooding in more than 20 years, leaving thousands without power and sweeping several homes off their foundations, authorities said.
Hawaii flooding forces 5,500 evacuations as 120-year-old dam fears grow
Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.
Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.
Watch: Pilot lands helicopter on flooded vehicle, saving men and dog
A daring helicopter rescue saved two men and their dog stranded on a flooded vehicle in Australia’s Northern Territory as dangerous storms triggered major flood warnings.
A daring helicopter rescue saved two men and their dog stranded on a flooded vehicle in Australia’s Northern Territory as dangerous storms triggered major flood warnings.
Tornadoes rip through Chicago-area, NW Indiana, killing 2 and leaving widespread damage
At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.
At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.
Large tornado tears through Kankakee Co, NW Indiana; minor injuries reported
A large, dangerous tornado touched down in suburban Kankakee on Tuesday, leaving heavy damage.
A large, dangerous tornado touched down in suburban Kankakee on Tuesday, leaving heavy damage.
Map: How much warmer spring has gotten in your area since 1970
Spring will arrive on March 20. Here’s a look at how much warmer spring has gotten in your area since 1970.
Spring will arrive on March 20. Here’s a look at how much warmer spring has gotten in your area since 1970.
Marin County flood control projects suspended
In early January, Marin County had multiple low-lying area floods. Though it's not the first time, Marin is becoming an early model for what will impact other bay side and seaside communities as sea level rises, flooding other areas.
In early January, Marin County had multiple low-lying area floods. Though it's not the first time, Marin is becoming an early model for what will impact other bay side and seaside communities as sea level rises, flooding other areas.
Rapid Tahoe warmup could accelerate snowmelt, raise flood concerns
After last week’s record snowfall, the greater Lake Tahoe area and the avalanche danger are still in effect, meaning residents should be wary of flooding as rapid warming moves into the Greater Lake Tahoe region.
After last week’s record snowfall, the greater Lake Tahoe area and the avalanche danger are still in effect, meaning residents should be wary of flooding as rapid warming moves into the Greater Lake Tahoe region.
Guerneville house could collapse onto the road and other homes
This single, unoccupied home hangs precariously to a steep hillside, which it has done since Monday morning. There was a retaining wall and a parking spot construction going on at the time just below the home, as well as some tree removals.
This single, unoccupied home hangs precariously to a steep hillside, which it has done since Monday morning. There was a retaining wall and a parking spot construction going on at the time just below the home, as well as some tree removals.
Family ski trip ends in tragedy after brother finds sister swept away by Utah avalanche
A Massachusetts girl was skiing at a Utah ski resort when the avalanche struck on Feb. 19, according to police.
A Massachusetts girl was skiing at a Utah ski resort when the avalanche struck on Feb. 19, according to police.
Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors
Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.
Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.
Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 backcountry skiers dead, 1 still missing
Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in addition to those who died, there were six people rescued, whose ages range from 30 to 55.
Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in addition to those who died, there were six people rescued, whose ages range from 30 to 55.
9 people missing in Tahoe avalanche, sheriff's officials say
Search and rescue teams with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office are responding to an avalanche on Tuesday with 9 people unaccounted for, off Interstate 80 near Donner Summit and Truckee. Six survivors were located and are being brought to safety, officials say.
Search and rescue teams with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office are responding to an avalanche on Tuesday with 9 people unaccounted for, off Interstate 80 near Donner Summit and Truckee. Six survivors were located and are being brought to safety, officials say.
Bay Area storm timeline: Coldest system of the season sweeps through
A dynamic weather system rolled through the Bay Area this week, bringing heavy rain, a potent cold front, and thunderstorms to the region.
A dynamic weather system rolled through the Bay Area this week, bringing heavy rain, a potent cold front, and thunderstorms to the region.
Live updates: Rain pummels Bay Area, bringing downed trees and power outages
Rain has arrived in the Bay Area, marking the coldest storm of the season. Here are the latest weather updates around the region, and how long the storm is sticking around.
Rain has arrived in the Bay Area, marking the coldest storm of the season. Here are the latest weather updates around the region, and how long the storm is sticking around.
Apostle Islands ice caves closed due to winter storm
The Apostle Island ice caves on Lake Superior, which reopened on Monday for the first time since 2015, are closing on Tuesday due to a winter storm. They could remain closed for several days as conditions are evaluated.
The Apostle Island ice caves on Lake Superior, which reopened on Monday for the first time since 2015, are closing on Tuesday due to a winter storm. They could remain closed for several days as conditions are evaluated.
Bay Area weather: Cold storm brings steady rain, thunderstorm threat
After long stretches of dry weather this winter, a cold storm swept across the Bay Area, bringing steady rain, gusty winds and the threat of minor flooding.
After long stretches of dry weather this winter, a cold storm swept across the Bay Area, bringing steady rain, gusty winds and the threat of minor flooding.
Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
Wildfire smoke pollution linked to more than 24K deaths a year, study finds
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.