The 2.2-magnitude earthquake had an epicenter off Blue Ridge Road near Lake Toxaway in Transylvania County, according to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) data. The quake struck just before 11:30 p.m. on ...

Rural hospitals have been closing, putting emergency care further out of reach, but that’s only one of the heightened ...

A backpacker who was rescued after surviving 12 days in the Australian outback has explained why she abandoned her vehicle.

Most homeowners lack flood insurance, which isn’t included in standard policies even though flooding is the costliest and ...

From Florida to Texas, discover the US states where extreme weather – floods, droughts and high temperatures – is wreaking havoc ...

Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running away from the policies that might begin to protect the nation.

An earthquake with a preliminary 6.2 magnitude struck off the Pacific coast of Panama on Monday, authorities said. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. The U.S.

A new study from UNC-Chapel Hill reveals that repetitive flooding in North Carolina is far more common and more widespread ...

A low-pressure trough has moved off the southeast coast into warm open waters, where it could develop into a tropical system.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette announced on Monday she is running for governor. A native of Travelers Rest, Evette, announced her candidacy via a video on Facebook.

German tourist Carolina Wilga was found alive in Australia's Outback after an "incredible outpouring of support" 12 days ...

Heavy rain hit Tokyo and neighboring regions last Thursday. In Yokohama, fountains several feet high shot through the street ...