Dave Malkoff

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Dave Malkoff

Detroit — When the National Guard has to be called out for an ice storm, as was the case in Northern Michigan at the end of March, the situation is dire. At the time, meteorologists couldn't forecast just how much of the region would be encased in ice. "While it [the forecast] showed devastating ice, it ended up still being worse than expected," said Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News Detroit's chief meteorologist.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Dave Malkoff |Aparna Zalani

Aspiring meteorologist turning pain into purpose Twelve years ago, the last EF5 tornado to hit the United States tore through Moore, Oklahoma. The violent storm carved a path of destruction through neighborhoods, killing 24 people and injuring dozens more. Aria Vargyas was just 8 years old when her school, Briarwood Elementary, collapsed around her. She was rescued and survived.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Dave Malkoff |Aparna Zalani

2 hours agoUS: Raging Wildfire Forces Evacuations Threatens Hundreds Of HomesMount Shasta, United States - May 19, 2025 A wildfire near the city of Mount Shasta prompted evacuation warnings Monday night before crews stopped its forward progress. The Spring Fire burned 12 acres as of Tuesday morning according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The fire was reported around 9 p.m. near Spring Hill Drive just north of Mount Shasta.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Dave Malkoff

Bartlesville, Oklahoma — A year after a tornado flattened his family's home, 9-year-old River Garrett isn't focused on what was lost — but on what can still be built. "Rebuilding, it takes a while, it takes hard work. But to me, it's putting something back together where it is better than before," River said, outside his grandmother's brand new home in northern Oklahoma. On May 6, 2024, a powerful tornado tore across the area, killing two people and causing $25 million in damage.

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Dave Malkoff |Tracy Wholf |Aparna Zalani

Couple paying mortgage on unlivable home Hudson, Florida — Six months after Hurricane Helene hit Beth and Alex Brightman's home in Hudson, Florida, the flood damage is still visible. Since then, they have changed the message at their front door to "Let's not stay home.""It originally said, 'let's stay home,' because that's all we wanted to do, was stay here in our retirement home," Beth explained.