The average wait time for a disaster declaration that triggers federal funding is 24 to 37 days, said Scott Simmons, director ...

The tornado struck in an era with no electricity, and therefore no advanced warning, killing more than 300 people.

Mississippi relies on FEMA for severe storm, flood, tornado and hurricane recovery. What could Trump administration getting ...

Lightning struck a boat on the Mississippi River near Venice, injuring three people during a tornado warning. They were ...

Ferrell said that two states stand out with unusually high numbers of tornado reports. Mississippi leads with 96 tornado reports through early May. Illinois follows with 82 reports. "Rounding out ...

With Mississippi on track to have another year with multiple tornadoes, the state nears the 14-year milestone since the last EF-5 tornado. Mississippi is not a stranger to ...

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Eleven states have seen double or more tornado reports through May this year than the same time period last year.

Numerous communities across St. Louis are still picking up the pieces from this year's tornadoes. History shows more twisters ...

U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.) spoke to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about FEMA ...