A Christmas tree farm in North Carolina was devastated by Hurricane Helene, uprooting 80,000 trees and ruining a six-generation family legacy. The farm faces millions of dollars in damages and may take 15 years to recover.
Hawaii's Democrat governor announces settlement nearing in lawsuits regarding 2023 wildfires reaching over $4 billion, following devastating wildfires in Lahaina. Fires fueled by invasive alien grassland species on abandoned farms. Governor Green hopes to finalize details by Aug. 6, close to one-year anniversary of fire that killed 102 people. Lawsuits filed for loss of life and destruction. Poor vegetation management a major factor in wildfires.
Hurricane Beryl strengthened to Category 5 status and caused devastation across the southeastern Caribbean, with one reported death in Grenada. The storm is expected to continue moving towards Mexico and Jamaica, with significant weakening forecasted after reaching major hurricane intensity.
A tornado devastated parts of Arkansas, causing widespread damage and at least 23 deaths. Families huddled together as their homes were destroyed, including the beloved Susie Q Malt Shop in Rogers. Despite the destruction, the community is determined to rebuild and continue their traditions.
Severe storms and tornadoes devastated areas in the Midwest, resulting in multiple deaths in Greenfield, Iowa.
A deadly tornado tore through the small town of Greenfield, Iowa, leaving a wide swath of obliterated homes, crumpled cars, and multiple casualties. Search and rescue efforts continue while survivors try to salvage what they can from the debris.
A tornado in Guangzhou, China caused widespread devastation, killing five people, injuring dozens, and damaging over 140 buildings. The tornado struck during a thunderstorm, damaging factory buildings and vehicles.
At least four people were killed and over 100 injured by tornadoes in the South and Midwest, with severe devastation in Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa. Recovery efforts are underway, with significant damage reported in various areas.
Seraj al-Najjar spends Eid al-Fitr collecting bones of relatives from rubble in Gaza, mourning the deaths of 25 family members killed in Israeli shelling. Many Palestinians return to find destruction and devastation, with hospitals destroyed, food and medicine scarce, and countless displaced.
NBC News was filming the scene of devastation inside Al Shifa’s surgical unit in Gaza City when fighting broke out nearby on March 21, 2024.
The largest wildfire on record is burning in the Texas Panhandle, causing evacuations and devastation to ranches, farms, and small towns.
The largest wildfire in Texas history, the Smokehouse Creek fire, has devastated the town of Stinnett, leaving homes destroyed and two people dead. The fire continues to pose a significant threat due to high temperatures and dry conditions.
Wildfires in the Texas Panhandle are burning out of control, including the state's largest on record, devastating cattle ranches and farms.