Severe Weather

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A powerful storm with lightning striking a damaged power line tower, with a flooded town in the background, symbolizing the impact of severe weather on utility infrastructure.

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Severe Weather's Billions-Dollar Toll on US Utility Infrastructure Resilience

In 2022 alone, the United States endured 18 severe weather calamities that collectively cost $17.

Derek Molina·July 16, 2026

Dark, stormy sky with lightning over the Chicago skyline, with damaged buildings in the foreground, symbolizing severe weather after tornadoes.

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Chicago braces for severe weather after strong tornadoes hit Illinois

Over 150,000 customers across northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana lost power on June 11, 2026, after severe storms swept through the region.

Hannah Pierce·June 15, 2026