Super Typhoon Sinlaku affected Tinian and Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands as well as Guam in mid-April 2026. High winds and heavy rain resulted in property damage, downed power lines, and flooding. In March 2026, Hawaii experienced extremely heavy rainfall, causing widespread flooding. The North Shore of Oahu and Maui have been especially affected, […]

Central Texas suffered devastating flash floods over the July 4 weekend when extremely heavy rainfall flooded the Guadalupe River, causing it to rise over 26 feet in one hour. The massive flood caused over 100 fatalities and heavy damage to homes, roads, and other property. Most of the devastation occurred in Kerr County, but Tom […]

Tornadoes and severe storms affected multiple states in the lower Midwest and South in mid-May. The storms caused least 28 fatalities, widespread power outages, and significant property damage. Missouri and Kentucky suffered the worst effects of the storms. In mid-March, tornadoes and severe storms affected eight states (Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, and […]

South River Art Studios South River Art Studios housed approximately 45 artists studios in South Atlanta, Georgia. In the early morning hours of November 12, a devastating fire broke out. Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities have been reported; however, an estimated 25-30 studios have been completely destroyed. U.S. South Dry and windy conditions affected a […]

Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Tampa Bay area on October 9, causing fatalities and approximately $50 billion in damage. Multiple areas of the state experienced flooding. Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction and fatalities across the southeastern United States in late September 2024. Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia were affected, […]

California: The Park Fire in northern California began July 24 north of Chico and quickly grew out of control, in part due to exceptionally hot, dry conditions. It is the fourth largest fire ever in California’s history. Tens of thousands of residents in Butte, Plumas, Shasta and Tehama counties evacuated, and many homes and other […]

In 2024, tornadoes and severe storms affected multiple states in the Great Plains and Midwest. The storms caused several fatalities as well as widespread property damage. CERF+ is connecting with local partners on the ground to learn more about the needs of local artists and offer resources to craft artists who were affected by the […]

Wildfires in the Texas Panhandle caused fatalities, destroyed property, and forced several evacuations in late February 2024 when the Smokehouse Creek Fire became the largest in the state’s history. CERF+ is connecting with local partners on the ground to learn more about the needs of local artists and offer resources to craft artists who were […]

In late January/early February 2024, southern California experienced several days of heavy precipitation, causing widespread flooding and hundreds of mudslides. Power outages affected over 70,000 residents. Nearly a foot of rain fell in some parts of Los Angeles, an area which typically only receives 12-14″ of rainfall annually. Heavy snow also impeded travel in several […]

Severe storms swept through the eastern United States in December 2023. Approximately 600,000 individuals lost power in New York, New Jersey, and New England due to a rainstorm accompanied by powerful winds. Freezing temperatures are exacerbating the situation. Tragically, the storm caused at least four fatalities. This weather system originated in Florida, sparking flash flood […]