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Sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald
Also known as the "Mighty Fitz", this Great Lakes freighter sank during a gale near Whitefish Point. No distress signal was broadcast and all 29 crew members died. more...
Crash of Delta Air Lines Flight 191
Unexpected wind shear produced by a microburst caused a disastrous landing at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport on August 2nd, 1985. more...
Crash of Southern Airways Flight 242
Pilots rely on ground radar and their on-board radar screen for choosing a flight path through thunderstorms. Something went wrong on April 4, 1977. more...
Also known as the Great White Hurricane, this legendary snowstorm paralyzed the East Coast of U.S from Maine to Virginia and the Atlantic provinces of Canada. more...
Heaviest 24-Hour Rainfall in U.S. History
Although tropical storm Claudette never became a hurricane, it produced more rainfall and flooding than many hurricanes that have occurred over the years. more...
Winter Storm Preparation and Survival
How to prepare a winter survival kit and what to do during a snow storm or freezing rain. Ensure your home and personal safety is not at risk. more...
Costliest Hailstorm in US History
Known as the Tri-State Hailstorm or Kansas City Hailstorm, a supercell storm in Kansas produced hail stones as big as golf balls and baseballs! more...
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Thunderstorm and Lightning Safety Tips
By: Mia Carter
Proper storm safety measures are vital to avoiding injury from lightning strikes during a thunderstorm. Learn how to prepare for a storm and employ lightning safety tips. more...
By: John O'Connor
On Monday March 10th a severe storm hit coastal areas of the United Kingdom, causing widespread damage to property and disruption to road and rail travel. more...
Tips and a list of emergency items should you be stranded in your car during a winter storm. more...
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