Weather Risk

Farmers and their insurance advisors tend to keep a close eye on two things: The weather, and the commodities markets.

At least 25 people died and dozens were injured when large tornadoes swept across the southeast Friday night.

Insurers face pressure to offer pragmatic, risk-management solutions in response to severe-weather events.

The combined reconstruction value of the structures at risk totals more than $2 billion, according to CoreLogic.

State legislators say property insurance fell short for most Marshall Fire victims by about $164,000.

Conditions could become dangerous in several different regions of the country.

The thawing of previously frozen terrain leads to dangerous cracks and craters in the road.

More than 50 people were rescued near the Pajaro River, which topped its banks in Monterey County.