Tornadoes cause significant economic losses yet can stimulate growth through rebuilding, insurance inflows, and federal aid, impacting local economies deeply.

Tornadoes are officially the scariest natural disaster, according to new research. A survey of 2,500 Americans split evenly by U.S. region found that regardless of where they live, the threat of a ...

Tornadoes are officially the scariest natural disaster, according to new research. A survey of 2,500 Americans split evenly by U.S. region found that regardless of where they live, the threat of a ...

The Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force, co-chaired by Sen. Robin Webb and Rep. Chris Freeland, met for last five months.

Americans may live with hurricanes on the coasts, blizzards in the North, and wildfires in the West. But one natural disaster still rises above the rest as the nation’s most feared, a new survey finds ...

The total cost of insured losses from natural catastrophes is estimated at $107 billion, down 24 percent from the previous ...

Tornadoes, extreme floods and even a hurricane have disrupted Tennessee schools in recent years. Here's a closer look at the ...

Finding a place to call home where you don't have to constantly worry about natural disasters is a relief for many. Living in an area that's less prone to such calamities can mean peace of mind and ...