A shallow coastal shelf makes cities along the Gulf of Mexico more vulnerable to storm surges during hurricanes.

Lee County is under a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Helene makes its way toward Florida. Parts of Fort Myers have been ...

Helene officially developed into a named storm Tuesday and is expected to make landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a ...

Massive, offshore rigs the size of skyscrapers remain at sea around the world. Here's why these environmentalists say some ...

“Second floor,” he said ... The ink on Santa Cruz’s map is now the color of copper. The white space covering most of the ...

At a time of fast rising seas, the ocean wants this barrier island back. But humans, who have held their ground here for over a century, are planning new condos.

With the possibilities of flooding due to the storm, it is best to make sure your storm drain is clean to prevent any ...

Senior Contributor Jeff Heilman journeys through Texas’ Gulf Coast and discovers community and wonder—plus a host of venues ...

To assess the risk of flooding at a specific address, New Orleans residents are encouraged to explore the LSU Ag Center’s ...

Francine made landfall in Terrebonne Parish as a Category 2 hurricane but weakened as it moved across land and was downgraded ...

From the northern tip along the Canadian border to the state's southern prairies, read on to discover the most fun things to ...

A tropical rainstorm is currently developing over the Caribbean Sea. The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and ...