U.S. tornadoes News

As Tornadoes Shift Eastward, Scientists Explore Why

Over the past few decades tornadoes have been shifting — decreasing in Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas but spinning up more in states along the Mississippi River and farther east, a new study shows. Scientists aren’t quite certain why. Tornado activity …

FSU Professor Links Tornado Strength, Frequency to Climate Change

New research by a Florida State University geography professor shows that climate change may be playing a key role in the strength and frequency of tornadoes hitting the United States. Published this week in the journal Climate Dynamics, the study …

Insurers Face Huge Losses from Latest Deadly Tornadoes

Less than a year after a series of tornadoes caused some of the worse insured losses in U.S. history, the insurance industry is likely facing substantial costs again after storms killed at least 33 people on Friday. Friday’s system has …

Allied World Estimates $65-$75 Million Q2 Cat Losses

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG has announced that it expects to record approximately $65 million to $75 million in catastrophe related losses and loss expenses in the second quarter of 2011. The company said the majority of those losses …