Louisiana, Arkansas, and northern Texas experienced what is known as a derecho, or a long lasting severe weather system on Thursday night. This system was powerful and downed trees, knocked out power for thousands, and ruined homes and businesses alike. There was at least one tornado that was spotted near…
If you’re a resident living in the Midwest, then brace yourself for more crazy weather projections. According to the 2014 National Climate Assessment, we can expect more extreme heat, heavier downpours and flooding, serious consequences for the ecosystems of the Great Lakes, and changes in the region’s economy. Did you…
Widespread flooding is now normality for areas in Illinois and Indiana, as heavy rains dumped down over small counties and large cities on Thursday night into Friday morning. State police in Indiana were forced to close down a section of Interstate 69 after the roadway had become water logged. The…
Fire coverage for your home is imperative for many homeowners, and it is a very important thing to have. If you want to know why this type of coverage for your property is so important, there are statistics that can easily convince you of the damage that fires can cause,…
Many residents of the U.S aren’t aware, but floods are the number one natural disaster in the United States, and from 2008 to 2012 the average flood claim amounted to nearly $42,000. And from 2003 to 2012, total flood insurance claims averaged nearly $4 billion per year. Flood insurance is…
Mother Nature is unpredictable and can strike at anytime, anywhere, with no given warning. These instances are quite stressful, time consuming, and expensive; especially if you have not taken the proper precautions to prepare for these types of disasters. When disaster strikes, it is easy to tell who has prepared…
The National Weather Service warned residents of the Midwest that a powerful line of severe thunderstorms is moving across the region, threatening heavy rainfall, high gusting winds and the potential for tornado activity. The NWS said that there is a high chance of potentially severe weather outbreaks for much of…
Hurricane Amanda has been classified as the strongest eastern Pacific hurricane that is on record for this month on Sunday after it began to rapidly intensify. On Sunday morning, the maximum sustained winds reached 155 mph, which then put this hurricane at the top end of the Category four range…
Just as many are beginning cleanup efforts after the major severe storms that rocked the Midwest, more severe weather is on its way for the Rockies and Midwest. This will begin on Tuesday and continue into Tuesday night. If any severe weather does occur, these storms will more than likely…
When undergoing a flood to your home or business, it can be stressful, devastating, and more often than not this is unexpected. Did you know that in the past 5 years, all 50 states have undergone some type of flooding event; whether it was flash flooding or just normal flooding?…
