Insurers are raising rates. State officials are pressing back. And scientists say that researching this “underappreciated peril” is critical.

Tropical Storm Erin is expected to strengthen into a hurricane later this week in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Erin is expected to begin strengthening Wednesday, Aug. 13. The storm is forecast to become a hurricane by Aug. 15 and a Category 3 storm with 120-mph winds by Sunday, Aug.

Glacial lake outburst flooding is a flood that's produced by the quick, unexpected release of water from a glacial lake.

NOAA's Weather Prediction Center has issued a Level 2 out of 4 flash flood threat is in effect Wednesday for Western North ...

Tropical Storm Erin continues to move quickly to the west and is expected to begin strengthening and become a hurricane Aug. 14 or 15.

If the weather permits — with dark, clear skies — northern parts of Canada, as well as Alaska, can catch quick glimpses of ...

Tropical Storm Erin continues to move quickly to the west and is expected to begin strengthening and become a hurricane Aug. 14 or 15.