Insurance costs are soaring around Tornado Alley. Hail is the big problem.
Large tornado outbreaks are becoming more common. But it's unclear why

More severe weather pummels the central US as thousands recover from deadly tornadoes
Heavy storms, tornadoes and 'tennis ball-sized hail' to hit the southern Plains
Slightly unusual 'atmospheric river' event to hit Southeast U.S.

8 mistakes to avoid if you're going out in the heat
Tornado hits Michigan, killing toddler, while Ohio and Maryland storms injure at least 13
A heat dome can bring dangerously high temperatures. What is it?
Dangerous heatwave hits US from Texas to California with grim records expected
A punishing heat dome will only worsen. Here’s when temperatures could peak
What is a heat dome, and why is it causing dangerously high temperatures in Western U.S. states?
A heat dome will send temperatures into the triple-digits across the West as fires burn
Life-threatening triple-digit heat to bake millions across West this week
Texas town deploys snow plows after 50-degree temperature swing and 2 feet of hail
Dangerous weather continues to threaten Texas; forecast puts more states on alert
Extreme heat hits Texas and Florida early in the season
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Central US eyes back-to-back days of powerful storms, tornadoes and hail
Hidalgo: Some Houston-area residents could be without power for weeks after deadly Thursday storms
Hurricane-force wind gusts in Houston kill 4, smash skyscrapers and cut power to hundreds of thousands
At least 4 dead in Houston after 'exceptionally' strong storm hits Texas: Mayor
Life-threatening flooding problems to resurface in Texas, expand across southern US
Another round of severe weather headed for Southeast. See where tornadoes may hit.
Flash floods threaten South as severe storms pummel already waterlogged region
Storms pummel northern Florida; widespread damage in Tallahassee
Southeast is lashed by more severe weather after deadly storms and tornadoes hit Tennessee
Atlanta under Tornado Watch as nearly 98 million threatened by severe storms from Texas to East Coast Thursday
New storms pummel the South as a week of deadly weather marches on
Tornadoes tear through the southeastern U.S. as storms leave 3 dead

El Niño is on the way out after a record-breaking year of heat
Earth experienced its warmest April on record as US prepares for brutal summer heat
Destructive tornadoes and storms pummel Michigan Tuesday, and millions more face a similar threat Wednesday
Barnsdall ‘in despair’ after second tornado in five weeks hits
17 tornadoes reported in 7 states across the Plains
Violent tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma, leaving thousands without power
Second tornado in 5 weeks damages Oklahoma town and causes 1 death as powerful storms hit central US
Rare 'high risk' warning issued: Central U.S. braces for 'significant' tornado outbreak
Southeast Texas flooding: photos capture water rescues of people and pets and severe damage to homes
Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from brief but potent California storm
Mandatory evacuations ordered in Texas after heavy rain and floods
Big storms roll across Gulf Coast as East bakes with record heat
Houston area facing 'life-threatening' flood conditions as severe weather pummels Texas
Hard-hit heartland at risk of more severe weather this week as recovery operations continue
Big storms head for Gulf Coast as East bakes on Monday
Millions still under flood watch as southeastern Texas braces for more rain
At least 4 people are dead after tornadoes slam Oklahoma, Iowa and Nebraska
Friday, Saturday to be peak days during dangerous central US severe weather outbreak
Another multiday severe weather threat looms for millions across central US this week
Tornado threat, severe storms head toward Midwest: Latest forecast
Powerful storms could brew tornadoes and hail in parts of the Midwest
Severe storms could bring large hail and some tornadoes across a huge swath of the Central US
Flooding deluged towns in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, prompting rescues and calls to get to higher ground
Severe storms lash central and eastern US, dumping rain, softball-sized hail and threatening tornadoes

Maricopa County reported 645 heat-related deaths in 2023, a 700% increase from decade ago
Baseball-sized 'gorilla hail' hits Kansas and Missouri during severe storms
Storm carrying massive 'gorilla hail' hits parts of Kansas and Missour
Northeast under flood watch while South braces for severe thunderstorms
California man first in U.S. to be charged with smuggling greenhouse gases

Massive hail storm pummels concertgoers, injuring nearly 100