2024
November 7th, 2024 - Mountain Fire
The Mountain Fire erupted on November 6, 2024, in Ventura County, fueled by intense winds and dry conditions that have made it particularly destructive. By Thursday morning, the fire had scorched 14,500 acres with zero containment, destroying numerous homes. High-wind and red flag warnings are expected to expire late Thursday in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange counties, as well as parts of the Inland Empire and the San Bernardino and Riverside mountains. However, these warnings will remain in effect until Friday morning for the Ventura County mountains, the I-5 corridor, and the San Gabriel and Santa Monica mountains. Blowing dust advisories and air quality alerts for smoke and ash are also in place. On Wednesday, embers from the Mountain Fire ignited spot fires up to 2.5 miles ahead of the main fire line. High winds have also caused widespread power outages, leaving nearly 70,000 customers across Southern California without electricity as of Thursday morning. About one-third of the outages occurred in Ventura County, with additional shutoffs in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange counties. Another 257,000 customers, including those in Santa Barbara and Tulare counties, are under consideration for safety shutoffs.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after November 6, 2024.
November 7th, 2024 - Winter Storm Anya
Winter Storm Anya was named by the Weather Channel on November 6, 2024. The storm is expected to bring heavy snow to the southern Rockies and High Plains through the end of the week. It has already prompted a blizzard warning as it batters parts of New Mexico and Colorado with heavy snow and strong winds, causing tree damage, power outages, and significant travel disruptions along sections of Interstates 25 and 40. Areas experiencing the heaviest snowfall are likely to face major to extreme impacts, including power outages, tree damage, and potential roof collapses under the weight of the snow. A blizzard warning is currently in effect for much of northeast New Mexico. Portions of Interstates 25 and 40 have seen severe impacts, including closures, which are expected to persist into Friday. Denver could receive an additional 6 inches or more of snow through early Saturday, with the southern metro area and the Palmer Divide most likely to see the heaviest accumulations. Northern and central New Mexico, as well as eastern Colorado, will remain under heavy snow through Thursday night. Snowfall is expected to taper off in central New Mexico by Friday but will continue in northeast New Mexico and eastern Colorado through Friday night. The storm is projected to clear out by Saturday, though some snow showers may linger in northern Colorado and southeast Wyoming.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this storm under any plans purchased on or after November 6, 2024.
November 7th, 2024 - Hurricane Rafael
Tropical Storm Rafael strengthened into a hurricane on November 6, 2024, in the Atlantic Ocean. According to the National Hurricane Center, Rafael is currently about 200 miles west-northwest of Havana, Cuba, and 215 miles west of Key West, Florida. The storm is moving west-northwest at 9 mph, with a westward turn expected later today. This general motion is forecasted to continue through the weekend. Rafael is projected to remain over the southern Gulf of Mexico for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to 100 mph, with higher gusts, and some additional weakening is expected in the coming days.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after November 6, 2024.
November 5th, 2024 - Tropical Storm Rafael
Tropical Storm Rafael formed in the Atlantic Ocean on November 4, 2024. The National Hurricane Center reports that Rafael is becoming more organized as its center moves south of western Jamaica. Currently, the storm is about 65 miles southwest of Montego Bay, Jamaica, and roughly 200 miles east-southeast of Grand Cayman, moving northwest at 13 mph. Rafael is expected to continue on a northwestward path over the next few days. According to the forecast, Rafael will pass near western Jamaica through early this afternoon, then approach or cross over the Cayman Islands this evening and tonight. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 60 mph, with stronger gusts, and is predicted to intensify steadily, with possible rapid strengthening over the next 24 to 36 hours. Rafael is expected to reach hurricane strength as it nears the Cayman Islands, with additional strengthening likely.
The National Hurricane Center has issued several warnings. A hurricane warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands. Additionally, a tropical storm warning is in effect for Jamaica, as well as for the lower and middle Florida Keys from Key West to west of the Channel 5 Bridge, including Dry Tortugas.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For retail and custom retail plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after November 4, 2024.
October 21st, 2024 - Tropical Storm Oscar
Tropical Storm Oscar formed on October 19, 2024 in the Atlantic Ocean. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For retail and custom retail plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after October 19, 2024.
October 21st, 2024 - Tropical Storm Nadine
Tropical Storm Nadine formed in the Atlantic Ocean on October 19, 2024. According to the National Hurricane Center, Nadine brought heavy rain and tropical storm conditions to parts of Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula. The latest advisory indicated that Nadine’s last recorded position was approximately 165 miles south-southwest of Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico. However, Nadine dissipated over southern Mexico on October 20, 2024, though heavy rainfall and flash flooding are still expected in parts of Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For retail and custom retail plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after October 19, 2024.
October 7th, 2024 - Tropical Storm Milton
Tropical Storm Milton formed on October 5, 2024 in the Atlantic Ocean. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For retail and custom retail plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after October 5, 2024.
September 25th, 2024 - Hurricane Helene
Tropical Storm Helene strengthened into a hurricane over the Atlantic Ocean on September 25, 2024. According to the National Hurricane Center, Helene is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge, destructive winds, and heavy rainfall to much of Florida and the southeastern United States. Currently located about 85 miles north-northeast of Cozumel, Mexico, and approximately 500 miles south-southwest of Tampa, Florida, Helene is projected to turn northward and then north-northeast, picking up speed later today through Thursday. The hurricane's center is expected to move across the eastern Gulf of Mexico and reach the Florida Big Bend coast by Thursday evening. After landfall, Helene is anticipated to slow and shift northwest over the southeastern U.S. on Friday and Saturday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 80 mph, with higher gusts. The storm is forecasted to strengthen further, likely becoming a major hurricane by the time it reaches the Florida Big Bend coast on Thursday evening. Although weakening is expected after landfall, Helene's rapid movement will bring strong, damaging winds well inland, affecting parts of the southeastern U.S., including the higher elevations of the southern Appalachians.
The National Hurricane Center has issued multiple watches and warnings. A storm surge warning is in place from Indian Pass southward to Flamingo, including Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor. A hurricane warning is active from Anclote River to Mexico Beach, as well as from Cabo Catoche to Tulum, Mexico, including Cozumel. A storm surge watch extends westward from Indian Pass to Mexico Beach, while a Hurricane Watch covers the Cuban province of Pinar del Río and the area from Englewood to Anclote River, including Tampa Bay. Additionally, a tropical storm warning is in effect for the Florida Keys, including the Dry Tortugas, Flamingo to Anclote River, including Tampa Bay, west of Mexico Beach to the Okaloosa/Walton County line, Flamingo northward to South Santee River, Lake Okeechobee, Rio Lagartos to Cabo Catoche in Mexico, and the Cuban provinces of Artemisa, Pinar del Río, and Isla de la Juventud. A tropical storm watch has also been issued for the area north of South Santee River to Little River Inlet.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 25, 2024.
September 24th, 2024 - Tropical Storm Helene
Tropical Storm Helene formed in the Atlantic Ocean on September 24, 2024. According to the National Hurricane Center, Helene is currently positioned about 180 miles east-southeast of Cozumel, Mexico, and roughly 170 miles south-southeast of the western tip of Cuba. The storm is moving northwest at 12 mph, a general trajectory expected to continue through early Wednesday. By Wednesday and Thursday, Helene is forecast to shift to a northward to north-northeastward path, picking up speed. On the forecast track, Helene’s center will traverse the far northwestern Caribbean Sea tonight, before crossing into the eastern Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday and Thursday, with a possible landfall along Florida’s Gulf coast late Thursday. Currently, maximum sustained winds are at 45 mph with stronger gusts, and further strengthening is anticipated. Helene is forecast to reach hurricane strength by Wednesday and could develop into a major hurricane by Thursday.
Several watches and warnings have been issued by the National Hurricane Center. A storm surge watch is in effect from Indian Pass southward to Flamingo, including Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor. A hurricane watch covers the area from Cabo Catoche to Tulum, Mexico, as well as the Cuban province of Pinar del Rio, and extends from Englewood to Indian Pass, including Tampa Bay. Additionally, a tropical storm warning is in place for Dry Tortugas, the Lower Florida Keys west of the Seven Mile Bridge, Grand Cayman, Rio Lagartos to Tulum, Mexico, and the Cuban provinces of Artemisa, Pinar del Rio, and the Isle of Youth. A tropical storm watch is also active for the Middle Florida Keys from the Seven Mile Bridge to the Channel 5 Bridge, as well as from Flamingo to south of Englewood, and west of Indian Pass to the Walton Bay County line.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For retail and custom retail plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 24, 2024.
September 23rd, 2024 - Hurricane John
Tropical Storm John rapidly intensified into a hurricane in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on September 23, 2024. According to the National Hurricane Center, John is currently located about 85 miles south of Punta Maldonado, Mexico, and approximately 100 miles west-southwest of Puerto Escondido, Mexico. The hurricane is moving north at 3 mph, with a gradual shift to the north-northeast or northeast expected in the coming days. Maximum sustained winds have reached 85 mph, with higher gusts. John is expected to continue strengthening rapidly and could become a major hurricane before its center makes landfall along the southern coast of Mexico on Tuesday.
The National Hurricane Center has issued multiple warnings. A hurricane warning is in effect from Punta Maldonado to Bahías de Huatulco, and a tropical storm warning is in place for areas east of Bahías de Huatulco to Salina Cruz, as well as west of Punta Maldonado to Acapulco.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 23, 2024.
September 11th, 2024 - Bridge Fire
The Bridge Fire erupted on September 8, 2024, in Los Angeles then expanded to San Bernardino County. According to Cal Fire, the fire has burned 47,904 acres with zero containment. The blaze in Angeles National Forest grew rapidly from just a few thousand acres early Tuesday, spurring mandatory evacuation orders for communities in the area. Evacuation orders have put in place for all residents north of the San Antonio Dam up to the Mount Baldy Resort, the community of Wrightwood, East Fork communities and the River Community, as well as others.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after September 8, 2024.
September 11th, 2024 - Airport Fire
The Airport Fire in Southern California began on September 9, 2024, in Trabuco Canyon, Orange County. It has grown rapidly due to dry, hot weather and is now threatening over 10,000 structures across Orange and Riverside counties. The fire has burned approximately 22,376 acres with zero containment and prompted evacuations across multiple areas, including Trabuco Canyon and parts of Rancho Santa Margarita. Emergency shelters for both people and animals have been set up, and road closures are in effect in several areas.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after September 9, 2024.
September 11th, 2024 - Hurricane Francine
Tropical Storm Francine strengthened into a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean on September 10, 2024. The National Hurricane Center reported that Francine is located about 150 miles southwest of Morgan City, Louisiana and about 210 miles southwest of New Orleans, Louisiana. The storm is anticipated to make landfall in Louisiana this late afternoon or this evening. After landfall, the center is expected to cross southeastern Louisiana tonight, then move northward across Mississippi on Thursday. Maximum sustained winds have reached 90 mph with higher gusts. Francine is expected to rapidly weaken after landfall, and the system is forecast to become a post-tropical storm on Thursday.
The National Hurricane Center has issued several watches and warnings. A hurricane warning is in effect for the Louisiana coast from Vermilion and Cameron Line eastward to Grand Isle. A hurricane watch is in effect Lake Maurepas and Lake Pontchartrain, including metropolitan New Orleans. A tropical storm warning is in effect for Louisiana coast east of Sabine Pass to Vermilion and Cameron Line, East of Grand Isle Louisiana to the Alabama and Florida border, and Lake Maurepas and Lake Pontchartrain, including metropolitan New Orleans. Additionally, a storm surge warning is in effect from Cameron Louisiana to the Mississippi and Alabama Border, Vermilion Bay, Lake Maurepas, and Lake Pontchartrain.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 10, 2024.
September 9th, 2024 - Line Fire
The Line Fire erupted on September 5, 2024, in San Bernardino County. According to Cal Fire, the blaze has scorched 20,552 acres and is located near Base Line Road and Aplin Street in Highland. With 35,000 homes and structures at risk, firefighters are struggling against difficult terrain and erratic weather conditions. As of Sunday night, the fire remained uncontained, though it is now 3% contained as of today. Over the weekend, officials ordered thousands of residents in San Bernardino County to evacuate. Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for the entire communities of Running Springs, Arrowbear Lake, Forest Falls, and Mountain Home Village, affecting over 6,000 people. Thousands more in the mountain communities of Green Valley Lake, Cedar Glen, Lake Arrowhead, Crestline, Valley of Enchantment, Angelus Oaks, and Seven Oaks received evacuation warnings.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after September 5, 2024.
August 14th, 2024 - Hurricane Ernesto
Tropical Storm Ernesto strengthened into a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean on August 14, 2024. According to the National Hurricane Center, Ernesto is currently located about 225 miles northwest of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and approximately 805 miles south-southwest of Bermuda. As of the latest advisory, the tropical storm warnings for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands have been discontinued. Additionally, the government of Antigua and Barbuda has lifted the Tropical Storm Warning for the British Virgin Islands. Ernesto is moving toward the northwest, with a turn to the north expected later today and tonight, followed by a generally northward motion at a slower forward speed continuing through Saturday. The forecast anticipates further strengthening over the next couple of days as Ernesto moves away from Puerto Rico and across the western Atlantic, approaching Bermuda. Maximum sustained winds are currently at 75 mph, with higher gusts.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after August 14, 2024.
August 13th, 2024 - Tropical Storm Ernesto
Tropical Storm Ernesto formed in the Atlantic Ocean on August 12, 2024. According to the National Hurricane Center, Ernesto is currently located about 85 miles east of St. Croix and 175 miles east-southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The storm is moving west-northwest at a speed of 18 mph, and this general motion is expected to continue through tonight. A turn toward the northwest, followed by a shift to the north at a slower forward speed, is anticipated on Wednesday and Thursday. According to the forecast track, the center of Ernesto should pass near or over the Virgin Islands this evening and then just to the northeast and north of Puerto Rico tonight and into Wednesday. Later in the week, Ernesto is expected to move over the western Atlantic. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 60 mph, and additional strengthening is forecast, with Ernesto likely to become a hurricane by early Wednesday.
The National Hurricane Center has issued a series of watches and warnings. A hurricane watch is in effect for the U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Vieques, and Culebra. A tropical storm warning is in effect for St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Anguilla, St. Martin, St. Barthelemy, Sint Maarten, Saba, Sint Eustatius, the British Virgin Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Vieques, and Culebra.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For retail and custom retail plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after August 12, 2024.
August 5th, 2024 - Tropical Storm Debby
Tropical Storm Debby formed on August 3, 2024 in the Atlantic Ocean. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For retail and custom retail plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after August 3, 2024.
July 25th, 2024 - Park Fire
The Park Fire erupted on Wednesday afternoon, July 24, 2024, in a park near Chico, California, located north of Sacramento. The fire’s initial outbreak saw rapid growth, reaching 6,465 acres by late night. By the following morning, the fire had exploded to 45,549 acres and is only 3% contained, as reported by CAL FIRE. The rapid expansion of the fire has been attributed to strong winds and high temperatures, creating challenging conditions for firefighting efforts. Despite the severity of the fire, there have been no reports of major injuries or fatalities at this time. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for several parts of Butte and Tehama counties, urging residents to leave the area for their safety. The cause of the Park Fire is currently under investigation. The combination of dry conditions, high temperatures, and strong winds has created a perfect storm for the fire to spread rapidly, posing a significant threat to the surrounding communities.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after July 24, 2024.
July 15th, 2024 - Rancho Fire
The Rancho Fire in Kern County, California, started on July 13, 2024, and has rapidly grown in size. As of the latest reports, the fire has burned approximately 9,950 acres and is 50% contained. The fire has prompted evacuation orders, particularly affecting the Stallion Springs area, due to the rapid spread and potential threat to structures and residents. Efforts to control the fire involve multiple agencies, including CAL FIRE and local fire departments, deploying significant resources to mitigate the fire’s impact and protect affected communities.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after July 13, 2024.
July 15th, 2024 - Hurricane Fire
The Hurricane Fire, which spans both Kern and San Luis Obispo County, California, has been actively burning since the morning of July 13, 2024. The fire started near Elkhorn Road and Hurricane Road in the Carrizo Plain National Monument area. The fire has rapidly expanded due to the dry conditions and strong winds typical of the area. As of the latest updates, the fire has burned approximately 12,703 acres and is currently 75% contained. Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for a portion of Kern County that borders San Luis Obispo County.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after July 13, 2024.
July 15th, 2024 - White Fire
The White Fire in Kern County, California, started on July 13, 2024. As of the latest updates, the fire has burned 5,027 acres and is currently 17% contained. The fire has necessitated the deployment of numerous firefighting resources, including personnel and equipment from various agencies. According to the Kern County Fire Department, the fire in southern Kern County threatened roads and structures until Sunday afternoon. Evacuation orders have been in effect for the community near Twin Lakes.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after July 13, 2024.
July 8th, 2024 - Lake Fire
On Friday, July 5, 2024, the Lake Fire broke out in Santa Barbara on Santa Lucia Road near Zaca Lake. It has burned 20,320 acres and is 8% contained. Due to the fire's threat to life and safety, several evacuation warnings and orders have been issued. Evacuation warnings covered areas north of Zaca Lake Road, east of Foxen Canyon Road, and south of the Sisquoc River. On Sunday evening, additional warnings were issued for areas north of Calzada Avenue, east of East Oak Trail Road, west of Happy Canyon, and south of the Sisquoc River. The fire has also led to several road closures. Over 750 firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service and Santa Barbara County Fire Department are battling the blaze, supported by 10 air tankers and three helicopters.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after July 5, 2024.
July 3rd, 2024 – Thompson Fire
The Thompson Fire in Butte County, CA, started on July 2, 2024, prompting evacuation orders for over 28,000 people. The fire is located near Cherokee Road and Thompson Flat Road in Oroville. By Wednesday, it had grown to 3,568 acres with zero containment, and the cause is still under investigation. According to the Butte County Fire Department, the flames have destroyed at least four structures, threatened 12,000 others, and affected numerous power lines. A total of 1,438 personnel, including 18 firefighters, have been deployed to fight the fire.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after July 2nd, 2024.
July 1st, 2024 - Tropical Storm Chris
Tropical Storm Chris formed in the Atlantic Ocean on June 30, 2024. According to the National Hurricane Center, Chris was last located about 65 miles south-southeast of Tuxpan, Mexico. As of the latest advisory, Chris has dissipated over the rugged terrain of eastern Mexico, but heavy rains continue. The remnants of Chris are currently located about 60 miles south-southwest of Tuxpan, Mexico, and are moving west-northwest at 7 mph. The maximum sustained winds are 35 mph, with higher gusts. Rainfall totals from Chris are expected to reach 4 to 8 inches across portions of eastern Mexico today, with maximum totals around 12 inches possible in the higher terrain of the Mexican states of Guanajuato, Querétaro, and San Luis Potosí. This rainfall is likely to cause flooding, and mudslides are possible in higher terrain areas.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For retail and custom retail plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after June 30, 2024.
July 1st, 2024 - Hurricane Beryl
Tropical Storm Beryl strengthened into a hurricane on June 29, 2024 in the Atlantic Ocean. The National Hurricane Center indicates that Beryl is located about 60 miles west-northwest of Carriacou Island, and about 65 miles northwest of Granada. At this time, Beryl is moving toward the west-northwest at a speed of 20 mph. During the next few days, The center of Beryl will move away from the southern Windward Islands tonight and pass quickly westward to west-northwestward. On the forecast track, the center of Beryl will move across the southeastern and central Caribbean Sea tonight through Wednesday. Fluctuations in strength are likely during the next day or so, but Beryl is expected to remain an extremely dangerous major hurricane as it moves over the eastern Caribbean. Some weakening is expected in the central Caribbean by midweek, though Beryl is forecast to remain a hurricane. Currently, Beryl is a category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph and even higher gusts.
The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane warning for St. Vincent, the Grenadine Islands, and Grenada. A hurricane watch is in effect for Jamaica. A tropical storm warning is in effect for Martinique and St. Lucia. Additionally, a tropical storm watch has been issued for the southern coast of the Dominican Republic from Punta Palenque westward to the border with Haiti, and for the southern coast of Haiti from the border with the Dominican Republic to Anse d'Hainault.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after June 29, 2024.
June 26th, 2024 - Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire
A group of three fires, was named the Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire on June 25, 2024. This complex includes the Bolt, Flash, and Hog fires. Together, they have burned 7,002 acres east of the Sanger area and are 20% contained. The fires are threatening nearly 30 structures, and crews have been working tirelessly to control the flames. Evacuation orders have been issued for areas near Kings Canyon Road, Highway 180, and Mills Creek.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after June 25th, 2024.
June 18th, 2024 - Sites Fire
According to the CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit, the Sites Fire, which began at under 100 acres on June 17, 2024, has now expanded to 10,000 acres due to strong winds and dry vegetation. The fire, located near Sites Lodoga Road and Wilson Creek, southeast of Stonyford, is 0% contained. Evacuation orders were issued Monday night for the following areas: Leesville Lodoga Road to Leesville, Leesville to Huffmaster Road, Huffmaster Road to Sites, Leesville Road to Antelope Valley Ranch, north from Antelope Valley Ranch, and Sites Lodoga Road at Sites.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after June 17th, 2024.
June 18th, 2024 - Aero Fire
Cal Fire's Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit reported that the Aero Fire, which started on June 17, 2024, near Aero and Hunt roads, has burned 5,425 acres. The fire is located at Rock Creek Road and Highway 4, north of Copperopolis, and is now 20% contained. Wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour contributed to its rapid spread. Mandatory evacuations were initially ordered for Copper Town Square and O'Byrnes Ferry Road to the county line, as well as Copper Cove Drive, west of Black Creek, and O'Byrnes Ferry Road from the Tuolumne-Calaveras County line to Highway 108. Road closures remain in place as of Tuesday morning, and approximately 5,000 people are without power due to the fire.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after June 17th, 2024.
June 17th, 2024 - Post Fire
Cal Fire reports that firefighters are currently battling the Post Fire, which ignited on June 15th, 2024, in Gorman near Hungry Valley State Park. The fire is moving southeast toward Lake Pyramid and has spread to 15,610 acres with only 8% containment. Crews are working to establish perimeter fire lines around the fire’s edges. Aircraft are being deployed to halt the fire’s forward progress but are encountering difficulties due to limited visibility. Firefighters will continue working overnight to reinforce the existing perimeter on the fire’s east side, as the wind is expected to push the fire further south toward Pyramid Lake. High temperatures and lower humidity are forecasted for tomorrow, with winds expected to peak in the afternoon. Wind gusts may reach up to 20 mph, with stronger winds at the ridge tops potentially reaching 50 mph. Evacuation orders are in place for areas west of Interstate 5 between Pyramid Lake and Gorman, including the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area. The California State Park Services have evacuated 1,200 people from Hungry Valley Park, and Pyramid Lake is closed due to the threat from the Post Fire.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after June 15th, 2024.
June 3rd, 2024 - Corral Fire
The Corral Fire erupted on Saturday afternoon, June 1st, 2024, in the grassy hills managed by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, one of the country's key centers for nuclear weapons science and technology. The fire scorched about 14,168 acres and was 50% contained by Sunday evening. Thousands of people in the area, including parts of the city of Tracy with a population of 100,000, were ordered to evacuate to evacuation centers on Saturday. Tracy is about 70 miles south of California's capital in Sacramento. The San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services issued an evacuation order for areas west of the California Aqueduct, south of Corral Hollow Creek, west to Alameda County, and south to Stanislaus County. The wildfire also forced the closure of two major highways, including an interstate connecting the San Francisco Bay Area to San Joaquin County in central California, but they had reopened by Sunday afternoon. The evacuation order was downgraded to an evacuation warning after 6 p.m. Sunday, allowing residents to return to their homes while remaining vigilant should conditions change. As of Sunday evening, CalFire said the cause of the wildfire was under investigation.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state Plan document document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after June 1st, 2024.
April 5th, 2024 - Winter Storm Tormund
The Weather Channel named Winter Storm Tormund on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024. As of the latest update, Tormund will continue to bring snow and strong winds to parts of the Northeast until the week's end, marking the end of its multi-day journey across the nation’s northern tier. The storm has already brought over a foot of snow in some areas and caused power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of people. Rain and snow are affecting New England, upstate New York, and the Appalachians, while showers continue across parts of the Midwest. Significant snowfall has been reported in southern Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and northern New York as of Thursday afternoon. The storm has generated 14.2 inches of snow near La Crosse, Wisconsin, and up to 19 inches in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan over the past few days. The combination of heavy, wet snow and gusty winds has resulted in power outages across multiple states, from Wisconsin and Michigan to upstate New York and northern New England. According to poweroutage.us, more than 650,000 customers were without power in the Midwest and Northeast combined. The National Weather Service has lifted winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories in New England, upstate New York, and the central Appalachians. Areas still under warnings should anticipate the most challenging travel conditions.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this storm under any plans purchased on or after April 3rd, 2024.
April 5th, 2024 - Taiwan Earthquake
On Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024, a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit 11 miles south of Hualien, Taiwan, at a depth of 34.8 km, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. This event marked the strongest earthquake to affect Taiwan in 25 years. More than a thousand individuals were injured in the earthquake, with at least 12 fatalities and around 700 people still missing or stranded in remote areas. Mayor Hsu Chen-Wei stated that 48 residential buildings sustained damage, some of which were leaning dangerously with their ground floors severely impacted. The quake and its subsequent aftershocks triggered landslides and inflicted harm on roads, bridges, and tunnels. Although the national legislature and parts of Taipei's primary airport experienced minor damage, the Central Weather Administration documented over 300 aftershocks from Wednesday morning through Thursday.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after April 3rd, 2023.
February 26th, 2024 - Winter Storm Noor
The Weather Channel named Winter Storm Noor on February 25th, 2024. Noor is currently impacting the region further to the west with heavy rain and snow. The storm will bring widespread snow across the Western Mountains and Rockies this week and precipitation to parts of the Cascades, accompanied by wind-driven snow. There's a potential for flooding along the northwest coast, stretching from northern California through Oregon and into Washington. Rainfall totals could reach upwards of 3 inches in areas like Seattle and Medford, while Salt Lake City may experience one to three inches of snowfall. Winter weather alerts, including blizzard warnings for parts of northeastern Nevada’s higher elevations, have been issued across the western U.S.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this storm under any plans purchased on or after February 25th, 2024.
February 12th, 2024 - Winter Storm Lorraine
The Weather Channel named Winter Storm Lorraine on February 12th, 2024. Lorraine will become a nor-easter as it brings heavy snow and strong winds to the East early this week, impacting areas from Boston to New York City. Most areas from northeast Pennsylvania to southeast New York and southern New England can expect 5 to 12 inches, with locally higher totals possible. Travel disruptions are likely on Tuesday as the storm moves quickly eastward. In parts of the Ohio Valley, Lorraine is dropping snow and rain is spreading across the South and mid-Atlantic. Flight delays are anticipated at major Northeast airports. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph may reduce visibility and cause scattered power outages. Coastal flooding and beach erosion are concerns from southern New England to the mid-Atlantic coast. School closures are announced for Boston and New York City, and travelers are advised of potential airport delays and hazardous road conditions along Interstate 95. The National Weather Service has posted winter storm warnings from southern New England to southeast New York, northern New Jersey and central and northeast Pennsylvania.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this storm under any plans purchased on or after February 12th, 2024
February 7th, 2024 - Chile Wildfires
The Chile Wildfires began Friday, February 2nd, 2024 on the mountainous eastern edge of Viña del Mar, a beach resort known for a festival that attracts the best in Latin music. Two other towns, Quilpé and Villa Alemana, also were hit hard. The wildfires have devastated swaths of central and northern Chile, destroying thousands of homes and buildings and turning neighborhoods to ash. The death toll from wildfires that ravaged central Chile for several days increased to 131 on Tuesday, and more than 300 people were still missing as the blaze burns themselves out. Chile’s Forensic Medical Service has said many bodies recovered from the fires were in bad condition and difficult to identify, but forensic workers would take samples of genetic material from people reporting missing relatives. President Gabriel Boric, who visited the region on Tuesday, has said at least 3,000 homes burned as the fires spread quickly in dry weather and strong winds. The devastating wildfires tearing across large parts of Chile are believed to be the country’s deadliest on record, according to the United Nations disaster agency, as firefighters struggle to contain more than 160 blazes after days of burning. President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency Sunday as coastal cities including Viña del Mar and Valparaiso choked with smoke, when fires moved from forested to urban areas.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after February 2nd, 2024.
February 7th, 2024 - Winter Storm Kayden
The Weather Channel named Winter Storm Kayden on February 6th, 2024 due to winter storm warnings covering more than 400,000 square kilometers of the western United States. As the storm moves through the West, widespread heavy snow will fall over a large area of the western U.S through midweek. Heavy snow from Kayden has tapered off in the Sierra but has spread across much of the interior West, reaching as far east as North Dakota. Snow will intensify across the interior West on Wednesday, with gusty winds in the Southwest, creating hazardous travel conditions due to the combination of heavy snow and strong winds. By late Wednesday, a rain-snow mix will transition to snow in eastern Montana and western North Dakota, while snow will also develop in western South Dakota and northwestern Nebraska Wednesday night. Significant snowfall, exceeding a foot, is expected in the higher elevations of southern Utah, Arizona, and southern Colorado, with moderate snowfall anticipated across a wide area from Nevada into Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. California has already experienced heavy snowfall, with over 30 inches reported at Mammoth Mountain, and an additional foot is possible in the southern Sierra Nevada through Thursday.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this storm under any plans purchased on or after February 6th, 2024.
January 22nd, 2024 - Winter Storm Jarvis
The Weather Channel named Winter Storm Jarvis on January 22, 2024, and it is set to bring hazardous ice conditions. Accumulating ice from the storm could become heavy and result in building or water damage. Over 66 million people are under winter alerts as Jarvis moves across the country, causing ice and snow in the Ozarks, Plains, Midwest, southern Great Lakes, and Northeast. The atmospheric flow from the Gulf of Mexico will bring heavy rain to the South. According the Weather Channel’s forecast there is potential flooding in various regions, with rain totals ranging from 3 to 10 inches in some locations.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this storm under any plans purchased on or after January 22nd, 2024.
January 17th, 2024 - Winter Storm Indigo
Winter Storm Indigo was named by the Weather Channel on January 15th, 2024. The storm has brought ice and snow to the Northwest and is set to spread across the Midwest and East, creating hazardous travel conditions. Freezing rain persists in Oregon's Willamette Valley, especially in Portland, with reported ice accumulation up to a quarter-inch. Early Wednesday, over 80,000 homes and businesses in Oregon were without power, according to poweroutage.us. Indigo will continue snowfall in the northern Rockies until Thursday or Friday, then potentially bring light to moderate snow in the Midwest and Northeast, with mid-South facing snow, freezing rain, or sleet. Winter Storm Indigo’s main impact is heavy snow in the Cascades and Rockies, expecting over a foot in higher elevations, affecting areas like Spokane, Washington, and Boise, Idaho. Light to locally moderate snow totals are anticipated across the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic on Thursday into Friday, causing travel hazards. Winter weather alerts, including an ice storm warning in parts of Washington and Oregon, are in effect until later today. In general, the worst conditions will be in areas where winter storm warnings are in effect.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this storm under any plans purchased on or after January 15th, 2024.
January 10th, 2024 - Winter Storm Heather
Winter Storm Heather was named by the Weather Channel on January 9th, 2024. Later this week, the storm is set to reach the Northwest from the Pacific, tapping into freshly unleashed arctic air. The storm is expected to arrive by late Friday and will bring more snow than rain, with some coastal rainfall. Oregon is likely to experience the heaviest precipitation, while impacts in Washington, northern California, and the Rockies will be lighter. The possibility of lowland snow, including the Portland metro area, exists in western Oregon, but snowfall amounts and temperatures remain uncertain. Seattle might see intermittent light snow, especially in higher elevations. Significant snowfall, is anticipated in the Cascades and northern Sierra. Conditions will worsen in the Cascades east of Portland on Saturday. Winter Storm Heather is also forecasted to bring rain and snow to parts of the South into the following week. The heaviest snowfall is expected in the Cascades, potentially accumulating several feet and the Sierra region may receive over a foot of new snow. The northern and central Rockies will also see heavy snow as the system moves through the West over the weekend. Additionally, heavy rainfall along the coast from Astoria, Oregon, southward to San Francisco could result in localized flooding.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this storm under any plans purchased on or after January 9th, 2024.
January 9th, 2024 - Winter Storm Gerri
Winter Storm Gerri was named by the Weather Channel on January 8th, 2024. This week, a widespread storm will move from the West to the central and eastern states, bringing a second round of snow, strong winds, severe thunderstorms, and flooding rainfall. Following a recent storm in the same areas, the West is facing snow and low-elevation rain. Various winter weather alerts, including blizzard warnings, are in effect. The peak of the storm in the West is expected on Tuesday into Wednesday, causing potentially treacherous travel conditions, especially in the Cascades. The system will then move into the Plains on Thursday, bringing snow and the possibility of severe thunderstorms. By Friday, it is expected to intensify in the Mississippi Valley, moving into the Great Lakes and eastern Canada. The Plains, Midwest, and Great Lakes may experience heavy snowfall and strong winds. The South, particularly near the Gulf Coast, faces the risk of severe storms on Thursday and Thursday night, spreading into parts of the Southeast on Friday. Damaging winds, tornadoes, and heavy rain could lead to flooding. The Northeast, along the I-95 corridor from Boston to Washington, D.C., will likely see another round of heavy rainfall. Interior areas might experience snow or a wintry mix turning into rain, with potential flooding, especially in saturated locations. Strong winds will accompany the system throughout the region.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this storm under any plans purchased on or after January 8th, 2024.
January 4th, 2024 - Winter Storm Finn
Winter Storm Finn was named by the Weather Channel on January 4th, 2024. The storm will move through the West this weekend, where it will bring snow and rain. Snow could affect travel in many valley and mountain locations across the interior West, including Salt Lake City and Boise, Idaho. This widespread storm will bring snow, strong winds, heavy rain, and severe storms as it moves from the West into the central and eastern states early next week. The low pressure will intensify as it tracks from the Southern Plains toward the Great Lakes. The storm is expected to have its greatest effect in the central and eastern regions between Monday and Tuesday, and in certain areas, it may continue into Wednesday. Expect a band of snow and strong winds across the Plains, Midwest, and Great Lakes, north of the storm's path from Central Plains to Midwest and Great Lakes. The storm's warmer side will bring heavy rain and gusty winds. Severe storms could hit the Gulf Coast states on Monday, possibly spreading to parts of the Southeast on Tuesday, bringing the risk of damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes. The Northeast, particularly the I-95 corridor from Boston to Washington, D.C., is likely to experience heavy rainfall. Inland areas may start with snow or a wintry mix before transitioning to rain, with a potential for flooding, especially in saturated and snow-covered regions from the weekend storm.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this storm under any plans purchased on or after January 4th, 2024.
January 4th, 2024 - Winter Storm Ember
Winter Storm Ember was named by the Weather Channel on January 4th, 2024. According to the Weather Channel, the storm will hit the East this weekend, bringing a combination of snow, ice, rain and wind that could create dangerous travel conditions. Ember is tracking from the Southwest toward the Central Plains with snow and rain. The low pressure will intensify as it tracks from the Deep South northward up the East Coast this weekend. The storm could go on to become a nor'easter, which means it would have winds blowing from a northeast direction along parts of the Eastern Seaboard. Along its path from the Ohio Valley into the Appalachians, the mid-Atlantic, and the Northeast on Saturday and Saturday night, the low will allow the storm to generate precipitation, a combination of rain and snow, and some ice where its moisture mixes with cooler air. There will also be strong winds in several places. By late Sunday, Ember will begin to pull away from the Northeast, but snow, rain and wind will continue through the day.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their state specific Plan document for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this storm under any plans purchased on or after January 4th, 2024.