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2022 Hurricane Fiona

2022 Hurricane Fiona

On September 18, 2022, Hurricane Fiona, a Category 1 storm, devastated Puerto Rico’s southwest coast triggering destructive flooding, mudslides, and an island-wide power blackout. Four fatalities have been reported, and more than 778,000 residents were without...
2022 Flooding in north Texas

2022 Flooding in north Texas

North Texas was experiencing a severe drought before intense thunderstorms moved in Sunday evening, causing record amounts of rainfall within a 24 hour period. The Dallas-Fort Worth airport saw 9.19 inches of rain while southeast Dallas recorded more than 15 inches of...
July 2022 – Flooding in Eastern Kentucky

July 2022 – Flooding in Eastern Kentucky

On July 28, 2022, heavy rain poured down across eastern Kentucky, triggering flash flooding that caused mudslides and washed away homes and roadways. The storm produced more than 10 inches of rain in a 24-hour period. This is only days after another thousand-year...
July 2022 – Oak Fire

July 2022 – Oak Fire

On Jul 22, 2022, a fast-moving, unpredictable wildfire started near Yosemite National Park. As of July 27, the fire has burned dozens of homes, threatened 1,400 structures, forced evacuation of 3,000 people, and destroyed nearly 19,000 acres. Although the pace of the...
June 2022 – Montana Flooding

June 2022 – Montana Flooding

Flooding in Montana and Yellowstone caused massive devastation. This area is home to many artists and CERF+ is ready to help in their recovery. If you are a materials-based artist or artisan impacted by the severe weather, please visit our recovery resources and...
May 2022 – Tornado in Gaylord, Michigan

May 2022 – Tornado in Gaylord, Michigan

On May 20, 2022, a powerful ESF3 tornado tore through Gaylord, Michigan. Multiple injuries and two confirmed fatalities have been reported. Widespread damage occurred to homes and businesses, and downed trees and power lines blocked several roads. “My heart goes out...
2022 McBride Fire – Ruidoso, New Mexico

2022 McBride Fire – Ruidoso, New Mexico

On April 13, 2022, the McBride Fire burned through Lincoln County in Southern New Mexico, destroying 6,000+ acres and more than 200 homes. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham visited the village and met with local officials, posting on Twitter, “There’s...
Spring 2022 – Tornado and Storm Damage Across the South

Spring 2022 – Tornado and Storm Damage Across the South

As spring has arrived, so has the tornado season. Frequent storms are producing dozens of tornadoes, hail, and wind damage across broad sections of the southern United States.  CERF+ is monitoring the situation and is prepared to respond to any requests for emergency...
2022 Tornadoes in Iowa

2022 Tornadoes in Iowa

On March 5-6, 2022, a supercell thunderstorm produced widespread, devastating tornadoes in Central Iowa from Winterset to Newton, tracking just southeast of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Seven fatalities and numerous injuries were reported, and six of those...