Category: Weather
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Average Weather in Tennessee
Tennesseans have it good in terms of weather in the Volunteer State. This is because, in general, Tennessee boasts a temperate climate. The summers here are warm, while winters are mild, i.e., cool but not cold, thanks to a mostly humid subtropical climate. However, what type of weather you experience might be quite different from…
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Most Common Storm Damage Washington State
When most people think of “storms,” the typical image that comes to mind are severe thunderstorms or tropical cyclones, such as typhoons and hurricanes. While these extreme weather events are very common in the United States, they aren’t as frequent in Washington State. In fact, the Evergreen State rarely sees traditional severe weather like thunderstorms…
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Texas Natural Disaster
The Lone Star State of Texas is not a stranger to natural disasters. On the contrary, it consistently ranks among the top 10 most disaster-prone states in the country. Between 1980 and 2024, the state has recorded 190 extreme weather events, each costing more than $1 billion in damages. The Lone Star State is hit…
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What Are the Most Common Causes of Water Damage?
Many people love the Beaver State for its beautiful coastline, majestic mountains, and lush green forests. However, living in this verdant paradise comes at a cost: water, or water damage to be precise. You might associate water damage in Oregon with catastrophic river floods that typically make the nightly news. However, water damage isn’t always…
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What Was the Worst Natural Disaster in New Jersey?
When it comes to natural disasters, New Jersey primarily experiences blizzards, wildfires, river flooding, occasional droughts, and coastal storms. While rare, it does have its share of large-scale disasters that make it into history accounts and records, for instance, the Great Blizzard of 1888, the Ash Wednesday Nor’easter of 1962, and Hurricane Ida in 2021. …
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Best Southern State to Live
While I have never lived anywhere outside Michigan and am a proud Michigander through and through, I do have close friends and family members who have lived in many southern states. Because of them, I got the privilege of experiencing different Southern living styles. Some of the best southern states they live/lived in include the…
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What Was the Worst Natural Disaster in Mississippi?
Mississippi is prone to several natural disasters, including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, extreme heat, ice storms and winter weather. This vulnerability is due to its geographical location along the Gulf Coast. The state issues two disaster declarations per year, on average, with The Mississippi Independent reporting that the Magnolia State ranks second in disaster declarations…
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Does Millsboro Delaware Flood?
Yes, Millsboro, Delaware floods because when it comes to natural disasters, the state of Delaware gets hit by hurricanes, tropical storms, and nor’easters the most. Aside from these, another top hazard that the state has to prepare for is coastal flooding. Delaware is the lowest-lying state in the country, with a mean elevation of 60…
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When was the Last Tsunami in BC
When I heard about a lake tsunami in BC, I was shocked and maybe a little concerned. If a large inland lake can succumb to the effects of a tsunami, then living in Michigan, with the Great Lakes surrounding us, could pose a serious threat. Naturally, I assume floods in British Columbia were a result…
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How Cold Does It Get in Mississippi?
When you think about Mississippi, you’re most probably imagining a warm state, one with hot, humid summers and abundant rainfall. And, you’re not wrong there. In fact, this Michigan girl could adjust to Mississippi weather quite easily! Well, at least the humidity in the summer. The Magnolia State indeed has a humid subtropical climate, so its…