Aug 21st, 2008 · Three days of heavy rains from Tropical Storm Fay have flooded hundreds of homes and caused tornadoes in parts of Florida. Gov. Charlie Crist has described the flooding as catastrophic and requested that President Bush issue a federal disaster declaration.
Jun 13th, 2008 · This year is shaping up to be one of the most active tornado seasons on record. More than 100 people have died so far, and the number of storms is far above the 10-year average. Scientists say the season got off to a strong start especially early this year, perhaps because of unusually cool ocean temperatures in the western Pacific.
Jun 12th, 2008 · In Western Iowa, Boy Scouts who helped their fellow scouts survive a powerful tornado at a gathering last night are being hailed as heroes today for their quick thinking and first aid efforts. The tornado killed four scouts at the camp and injured dozens. NPR's Michele Norris talks with reporter Michael Marek about the tragedy.
Jun 12th, 2008 · A search and rescue mission continued in western Iowa on Thursday after a tornado swept through a Boy Scout camp overnight, killing at least four boys and injuring 48 others. The powerful storm struck at the Little Sioux Scout Ranch, where about 93 Scouts and 25 staffers were camping.
Jun 12th, 2008 · A tornado struck the Little Sioux Boy Scout Ranch in Western Iowa Wednesday night, killing at least four and injuring 40.
Jun 12th, 2008 · A tornado struck the Little Sioux Boy Scout Ranch in Western Iowa Wednesday night, killing at least four and injuring 40.
Jun 9th, 2008 · Tornadoes and torrential rainstorms struck the Midwest over the weekend. Pat Batcheller, a reporter for WDET in Detroit, Mich., describes the damage, and Columbus, Ind., resident Sheri Brown talks about how people are coping with the extreme weather.
May 28th, 2008 · Many buildings in Picher, Okla., were targeted for demolition even before a devastating tornado hit the former lead-mining town. Now the government has decided not to rebuild. Picher pharmacy owner Gary Linderman talks about the decision.