Wind-related hurricane losses for homeowners in the southeastern U.S. could be nearly 76 percent higher by 2060

New studies point to increasing risk of loss from wind, rain during hurricanes

The damaged remains of J.C. Allen's home in Bayou Dularge on Sept. 12, 2024, one day after Hurricane Francine made landfall in Terrebonne Parish. (Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)As hurricane season begins June 1, new studies point to an increasing risk of loss from severe wind and water damage common during these intense storms. Published in the Society for Risk Analysis’ journal, a study by University of Illinois researcher and civil engineer…

Wind-related hurricane losses for homeowners in the southeastern U.S. could be nearly 76 percent higher by 2060

Hurricane winds are a major contributor to storm-related losses for people living in the southeastern coastal states. As the global temperature continues to rise, scientists predict that hurricanes will get more destructive -- packing higher winds and torrential rainfall. A new study projects that wind losses for homeowners in the Southeastern coastal states could be 76 percent higher by the year 2060 and 102 percent higher by 2100.

Roundup: Seersucker Day / Stronger hurricanes / Texas’ hemp industry

Seersucker season: U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy and Rev. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., today introduced a resolution marking Thursday, June 12, as National Seersucker Day. This marks the 12th year that Cassidy has led National Seersucker Day since he revived the tradition in the U.S. House in 2014. Seersucker suits were popularized by a New Orleans businessman in the early 1900s.  Increased risk: A study by University of Illinois researcher and civil engin…