Hurricanes
Follow the latest Hurricanes news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
- Sep 22
The Latest: Tropical Storm Kirk forms in Atlantic Ocean
Weather forecasters say Tropical Storm Kirk has formed in the eastern Atlantic and is moving rapidly westward
Sep 22
- Sep 22
One year after Maria: On the ground in Puerto Rico as recovery efforts continue
ABC News' "Nightline" returns to Puerto Rico, which is still recovering, a year since Hurricane Maria devastated the area.
Sep 22
- Sep 19
Puerto Rico dialysis patients fear death 1 year after Maria
Puerto Rico dialysis patients fear death 1 year after Maria shuttered treatment center in Vieques
Sep 19
- Sep 18
Hurricane rating system fails to account for deadly rain
Several meteorologists and disaster experts say Florence highlights a problem with the way hurricane danger is rated
Sep 18
- Sep 14
Former homeland security adviser defends federal response to Hurricane Maria
Tom Bossert, a former homeland security adviser and ABC News contributor, said "finger-pointing" over the government's hurricane response needs to stop.
Sep 14
- Sep 14
Florence Tracker: Storm strengthens to Category 4, SC coast to be evacuated
The storm will likely make landfall Thursday near the Carolinas.
Sep 14
- Sep 14
How the Waffle House Index helps FEMA during hurricanes
This index helps FEMA officials monitor storms.
Sep 14
- Sep 13
How hurricanes form, explained by ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains How hurricanes form. The storm will keep growing as long as it has three key ingredients.
Sep 13
- Sep 13
Storm water bottles left to rot in Puerto Rico
At least a thousand pallets of water bottles, meant for Hurricane Maria survivors, were left to rot under the Puerto Rican sun.
Sep 13
- Sep 13
Thousands of water bottles, meant for Puerto Rico's Hurricane Maria survivors, left to rot on airport tarmac
Instead of being given to hurricane survivors, bottles were left out to rot.
Sep 13
- Sep 13
Tropical storm fades but still douses Hawaii with rain
A gradually weakening tropical storm hit Hawaii on Wednesday, soaking a part of Maui and sending gusts of wind that toppled trees and cancelled flights at a number of airports in the state
Sep 13 - Sep 12
Hawaii bracing for Tropical Storm Olivia: 'We're not out of the woods'
"We're not out of the woods," Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell tweeted.
Sep 12 - Sep 12
Tropical Storm Olivia close to making landfall in Hawaii
The mayor of Honolulu asked residents to "seek shelter with family members or friends in areas where you feel they are safe."
Sep 12 - Sep 11
More than 1 million people told to evacuate as Hurricane Florence nears East Coast
A state of emergency has been declared from Maryland to the Carolinas as the Category 4 hurricane bears down on the U.S.
Sep 11 - Sep 10
Hurricane Florence gains strength as it takes aim at East Coast
Governors in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina have all declared states of emergency in anticipation of the storm that's forecast to become a Category 4 hurricane.
Sep 10 - Sep 10
Hurricane Florence could take aim at East Coast
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee reports on the strength and path of the storm as it moves towards Bermuda.
Sep 10 - Sep 10
Hurricane Florence heads toward East Coast
The storm may increase in intensity later this week.
Sep 10 - Sep 10
Tropical Storm Florence approaches East Coast
Tracking Tropical Storm Florence as it travels through the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean with winds up to 70 mph.
Sep 10 - Sep 9
Preparing for an approaching hurricane and other things you need to know about them
Hurricane Florence is moving towards Bermuda and potentially the East Coast on Thursday, with winds of 80mph. Swells generated by Florence could bring life threatening su
Sep 9 - Sep 6
Lawmakers postpone hearing into Trump administration hurricane response
Government officials are scheduled to testify before Congress Thursday.
Sep 6 - Sep 6
Hurricane Florence, a Category 2, moves toward Bermuda then potentially East Coast
Just as Gordon begins winding down, new systems are developing in the Atlantic.
Sep 6 - Sep 5
Gordon brings dangerous flash flooding, heavy rain to Gulf Coast as storm moves north
The former tropical storm is now a tropical depression.
Sep 5 - Sep 5
Tropical depression 101: With hurricane season in full swing, here's everything you need to know about this tropical cyclone
Tropical depressions are the weakest tropical cyclone, but don't be fooled.
Sep 5 - Sep 5
Tropical Storm Gordon makes landfall along Gulf Coast
Rain and winds from the fast-moving storm slammed the coastline of Alabama and parts of Florida early Wednesday and is on the move north toward Jackson, Mississippi.
Sep 5 - Sep 5
Tropical Storm Gordon slams the Gulf Coast
States of emergency remained in effect in three states as the now-deadly tropical storm packed sustained winds and heavy rains.
Sep 5 - Sep 5
Tropical Storm Gordon makes landfall in Mississippi; 1 death reported from storm
The storm made landfall Tuesday night.
Sep 5 - Sep 4
Tropical storm takes aim at Florida, Gulf Coast
States of emergency were declared in Mississippi and Louisiana as Tropical Storm Gordon dumped nearly 8 inches of rain on South Florida.
Sep 4 - Sep 4
Tropical Storm Gordon heads for Gulf Coast
States of emergency have been declared in Mississippi and Louisiana as Tropical Storm Gordon is expected to hit the Mississippi coast as a Category 1 hurricane.
Sep 4 - Aug 31
Hurricane Maria death toll rises to nearly 3,000
A new study commissioned by Puerto Rico's government estimates that 2,975 people died in the months following Hurricane Maria.
Aug 31 - Aug 31
Hurricane season heats up as US heads into Labor Day weekend
There are two tropical disturbances, including a potential tropical cyclone in the Atlantic Ocean.
Aug 31 - Aug 30
President defends administration's 'fantastic job' in Puerto Rico after Maria
Trump also took to Twitter and was openly at odds with James Mattis over North Korea and the possibility of resuming military exercises in the region.
Aug 30 - Aug 30
Death toll in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria officially raised to 2,975 from 64
An independent study was commissioned by the government.
Aug 30 - Aug 28
Hurricane Maria by the numbers
An independent study found nearly 3,000 people died in Puerto Rico following the hurricane in September 2017.
Aug 28 - Aug 26
Hawaii faces a flood emergency from Tropical Storm Lane
The slow-moving storm has dumped more than 40 inches of rain on the Big Island.
Aug 26 - Aug 26
Hurricane Lane causes catastrophic flooding in Hawaii
The Category 5 hurricane was downgraded to a tropical storm and is expected to bring 20 more inches of rain.
Aug 26 - Aug 25
Lane weakens to tropical storm; Hawaii has already seen over 31 inches of rain
As Lane lurches north, it has weakened to a tropical storm late Friday, but the storm has already dumped more than 31 inches of rain on the Big Island.
Aug 25 - Aug 25
Hurricane Lane targets the Hawaiian Islands
The storm has already dumped more than 30 inches of rain on Hawaii.
Aug 25 - Aug 25
Monster Hurricane Lane pummeling Hawaii with torrential rains, winds
Businesses and homes have been boarded up and shelters are opening.
Aug 25 - Aug 24
Hurricane Lane churns towards Hawaiian Islands
A brushfire on the island of Maui forced the relocation of a hurricane shelter as residents were evacuated.
Aug 24 - Aug 24
Hurricane Lane pummels Hawaii
Hawaiians brace themselves for more possible flooding and mudslides.
Aug 24 - Aug 24
Hurricane Lane churns towards Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands slammed by major floods and damaging winds.
Aug 24 - Aug 24
Life-threatening rain possible with slow-moving Hurricane Lane
The Big Island of Hawaii has already seen more than 2 feet of rain and mudslides, with other islands now threatened by torrential rainfall.
Aug 24 - Aug 24
Hurricane Lane churns towards Hawaii
Parts of the Hawaiian islands have already seen more than 2 feet of rain.
Aug 24 - Aug 24
Hurricane Lane lashes away at Hawaiian Islands
With winds up to 130 miles an hour, the monster storm hit Hawaii with heavy rain, devastating flooding and landslides.
Aug 24 - Aug 23
Hurricane Lane churns toward Hawaii as a Category 4 storm
Hawaii declares a state of emergency, all public schools ordered to be closed, and residents told to shelter in place.
Aug 23 - Aug 23
Hurricane Lane closes in on Hawaii
The storm has already caused flooding and landslides on the Big Island.
Aug 23 - Aug 23
State of emergency in Hawaii as state braces for storm's impact
Hurricane Lane, a Category 5 storm, threatening Hawaii.
Aug 23 - Aug 23
Hurricane Lane bears down on Hawaiian islands
Hurricane Lane edges closer to Hawaii, flash flood warnings in effect.
Aug 23 - Aug 23
Hawaii braces for Hurricane Lane
Hawaii's most populated areas prepare for possible mandatory evacuations as officials warn of "life threatening" storm, ABC News' Kendis Gibson reports.
Aug 23 - Aug 23
Hurricane Lane takes aim at Hawaii
Hawaii residents on the Big Island and Maui are bracing for a Category 4 storm with winds of up to 145 MPH.
Aug 23