Tropical Storm Nicole lashes Florida, downing power lines and killing two
As many as 350,000 homes and businesses across Florida were without power after the storm struck.
Fri Nov 11 2022
Tornado lashes southeast Australia, leaving hundreds without power
The tornado upended power lines and blew part of an iron roof into electricity wires, triggering an automatic power outage for 164 homes.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Hot air balloon crash in New Mexico kills 4
Four people died and one person was in critical condition after a hot air balloon they were riding in hit power lines.
Sat Jun 26 2021
Acropolis covered by rare snow as cold snap hits Athens
Several Athens neighborhoods were hit by power cuts triggered by trees collapsing on power lines.
Wed Feb 17 2021
At least 21 dead, hundreds missing as winds fan California wildfires
Flames erupted on Sunday night when gale force winds toppled power lines across the region, possibly igniting one of the deadliest wildfire outbreaks in California history.
Thu Oct 12 2017
Tornadoes tear path of destruction through Louisiana, at least 20 hurt
Six tornadoes tore through New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana on Tuesday, injuring at least 20 people as the storm roared across highways and streets, leveling trees, power lines and homes.
Wed Feb 08 2017
Thousands flee as typhoon smashes into Philippines
Typhoon Sarika smashed into the main Philippine island of Luzon early Sunday, ripping off roofs, toppling power lines and forcing more than 12,000 people to flee.
Sun Oct 16 2016
Rare tornado rips through Sydney, damaging beachside suburbs
A rare tornado hit Sydney on Wednesday with destructive winds above 200 km an hour (125 mph) and cricket ball-sized hail, bringing down trees and power lines.
Wed Dec 16 2015
Search for victims as Sardinia floods leave 18 dead
Rivers broke their banks at the height of the storm sweeping away bridges, bringing down power lines and flooding hundreds of homes.
Tue Nov 19 2013