Natural Disasters Archives - Alicia Winspear

Barbados Hurricane Beryl: Impact, Recovery, and Rebuilding

Hurricane Beryl’s Impact on Barbados: Barbados Hurricane Beryl Barbados hurricane beryl – Hurricane Beryl, a Category 1 hurricane, made landfall in Barbados on July 19, 2018, bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding to the island. The hurricane caused significant damage to infrastructure, property, and agriculture, leaving thousands of people without power and water. Hurricane’s … Read more

Greenfield, Iowa Tornado: A Devastating Force and a Communitys Resilience

Greenfield, Iowa Tornado On May 20, 2011, a violent EF4 tornado touched down near Greenfield, Iowa, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. The tornado formed from a supercell thunderstorm that developed over southwestern Iowa. It initially touched down at 4:30 pm CDT near the town of Bridgewater, and traveled east-northeast for 15 miles … Read more