Politics, military action and climate change have increased risk for destinations that once seemed like sure bets, forcing travelers to change how they plan.
Category: Floods
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California Faces a Weeklong Lashing of Rain, Wind and Some Snow
Forecasters said a parade of storms from the Pacific Ocean will pull in a river of moisture. Over the next week, parts of Northern California could get seven to 10 inches of rain.
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Hydropower Is Getting Less Reliable as the World Needs More Energy
Demand for power is growing fast, but hydro plants, the oldest source of clean energy, are struggling because of droughts, floods and other extreme weather linked to climate change.
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘Even Painful Things Can Heal’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
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Rain Anxiety Follows a Summer of Tragic Flash Floods
After a summer of tragic flash floods, a once-cozy or inconvenient weather event is causing anxiety and dread for some.
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Think You Don’t Need Flood Insurance? Think Again.
Inland areas have suffered severe flooding in recent years, experts note. And standard homeowner policies don’t cover flood damage.
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Asheville’s Restaurants Hit Reset After Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene’s floods have wreaked lasting damage on a tourist town whose nationally recognized restaurants are especially vulnerable to disasters.
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Why Coffee Prices Are Soaring (Again)
Wholesale coffee prices are trading near a 50-year high because of shortages related to extreme weather and increased global demand.
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Residents Turn to Home Lifting In Response to the Threat of Flooding
As climate change intensifies, flooding is emerging as a threat for homes not previously seen as high-risk. Some residents are responding creatively by lifting up their homes.
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Fannie and Freddie, the Big Mortgage Backers, Face Climate Risks
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac know increasing floods and wildfires are a problem. Dealing with them, however, would require trade-offs.
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Hurricanes Amplify Insurance Crisis in Riskiest Areas
After Helene and Milton, some small Florida companies risk bankruptcy. Larger ones will be in the hot seat with lawmakers and consumer groups.
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Grand Canyon Hiker Missing After Flash Floods and Evacuations
More than 100 people were evacuated after flash flooding in the Havasupai Indian Reservation near Grand Canyon National Park.