Winter Storm Uri Spawns Deadly, Destructive Tornadoes

A deadly tornado fueled by a major winter storm struck a coastal North Carolina community late Monday night and killed at least three people and injured 10 more.
February 16, 2021 Property Georgia North Carolina

Tropical Storm Eta Hits North Carolina With Deadly Flooding

Tropical Storm Eta, which was once a devastating hurricane, is dumping heavy rain on the Carolinas and Virginia. Homes and roads are flooded and bridges have buckled, at least four people are dead and while dozens have been rescued, several remained unaccounted for.
November 13, 2020 Auto Property North Carolina

Toyota’s Fuel Pump Recall Now Covers Nearly 6M Vehicles Worldwide

Toyota expanded a worldwide fuel pump recall to a total of 5.84 million vehicles for a defect that could cause the part to fail. In the United States, the total number of vehicles involved in this safety recall is now approximately 3.34 million vehicles.
October 30, 2020 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Hurricane Sally: Significant Flood Damage But Moderate P/C Losses, Moody’s Says

On 16 September, Hurricane Sally made landfall on Wednesday near Mobile Bay, Ala., and the western portion of the Florida Panhandle as a Category 2 storm with destructive winds of 105 mph, causing significant rain and storm surge.
September 22, 2020 Auto Property Alabama Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina

Peach Recall Expanding Over Possible Salmonella Contamination After 78 Sickened In 12 States

A peach recall has expanded to include loose peaches and peach products after 78 people were sickened in 12 states by salmonella poisoning linked to the fruit, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
August 28, 2020 Excess & Surplus Lines Alabama Alaska Arizona California Colorado

Multiple Industries To Be Affected By Nationwide Availability Of Flood Risk Scores

As Hurricane Laura bears down on the Gulf Coast, residents are preparing for what could be a historic storm surge.
August 26, 2020 Property Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Most People In Sparta, North Carolina Uninsured For Earthquake Damages

Sparta has less than 2,000 residents, but it’s been the talk of the east coast after a 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook the town and its surroundings on Sunday morning.
August 12, 2020 Property North Carolina

More North Carolina Beach Homes Destroyed In Second Hurricane Isaias-Related Fire

Crews responded to a fire involving several homes on Concord Street in Ocean Isle Beach early Thursday morning. Mayor Debbie Smith says three homes are a total loss, and three others are damaged.
August 6, 2020 Auto Property North Carolina

Isaias Produced Fierce Wind, Devastating Flooding Along East Coast

Whipping winds from Tropical Storm Isaias brought down trees and knocked out power for millions along the East Coast on Tuesday, with hurricane-strong gusts blasting atop Mount Washington in New Hampshire.
August 5, 2020 Auto Property Delaware District Of Columbia Maryland New Hampshire New York

Torrential Rain, Nine Suspected Tornadoes As Isaias Tracks Into The Northeast

Isaias is racing up the East Coast, dumping between 2 and 6 inches in much of the D.C. region and spawning numerous tornadoes from Central Virginia through Southern Maryland — though the worst of the storm appears to be past us.
August 4, 2020 Auto Property Maryland North Carolina South Carolina Virginia

Isaias Could Become Hurricane As It Pulls Away From Florida

Isaias was forecast to be near hurricane strength as it approached the Carolinas Monday, just a day after bands of heavy rain from the tropical storm lashed Florida’s east coast.
August 3, 2020 Property Florida North Carolina South Carolina

Potential Tropical Storm Fay Producing Heavy Rainfall Along East Coast

If the weather system meandering through the Southeast develops, it will become Tropical Storm Fay, the sixth named system of the Atlantic hurricane season.
July 9, 2020 Property North Carolina South Carolina

15 Million U.S. Homes Are At Risk Of Flooding — 70% Higher Than FEMA Estimates

Think the risk of your home filling up with floodwater, magnified these days by climate change, is only an issue near the coasts and rivers? New research detailing nearly every corner of the U.S. shows otherwise.
June 29, 2020 Property Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Creeks Swell, Dam Breaks In Northeastern NC, Flooding Businesses And Homes

Many roads were washed out and trees were down blocking roads in Granville, Nash and Vance counties on Wednesday, making for hazardous driving conditions. Rocky Mount officials said Wednesday evening at least nine people were rescued from their home because of flooding around their house.
June 18, 2020 Property North Carolina

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall, Bringing Heavy Rain To South Carolina And Inland

A tropical storm that could unleash heavy rainfall and produce life-threatening flash flooding made landfall along the South Carolina coast on Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
May 27, 2020 Property North Carolina South Carolina
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