In the event of severe weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies, receiving accurate information from official sources in a timely manner can be life-saving. Your smartphone can alert you to ...

A new national survey reveals Americans fear tornadoes most, even though extreme heat remains the leading weather-related ...

In 2025 the planet endured a series of brutal catastrophes that left entire communities shattered. The disasters ranged from earthquakes to floods, landslides to wildfires. These disasters not only ...

Natural disasters have shaped civilizations and landscapes for centuries, and no part of the world is entirely safe from their impact. Hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and tornadoes continue to remind ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Nearly $54 million has been invested in disaster relief programs established to help Iowans ...

It was 4 a.m. on July 4 at Camp La Junta in Kerr County when Kolton Taylor woke up to the sound of screaming. The 12-year-old boy stepped out of bed and straight into knee-deep floodwaters from the ...

Buildings along the coast of the small Russian town Severo-Kurilsk were washed inland by tsunami waves on the morning of Wednesday, July 30. The flooding follows an 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit ...

When considering the best places to live in the United States, most people tend to consider available job opportunities, the quality of schools in the area, or the cost of living. However, with the ...