Severe weather led to $216 million in catastrophe losses in April for Allstate Corp., the insurer said Thursday. Full story
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - One person was reported killed and several others injured after severe weather on Thursday caused power outages and damaged buildings in Kemper County, Mississippi, emergency management officials said. Full story
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Tourists look at the front of the White House before severe weather and snow hit the Washington region, March 6, 2013. The U.S. capital shut down on Wednesday ahead of a fierce snowstorm that had blanketed the Midwest, leaving thousands without power and forcing hundreds of flights to be canceled.
Tourists stand in front of the White House before severe weather and snow hit the Washington region, March 6, 2013. The U.S. capital shut down on Wednesday ahead of a fierce snowstorm that had blanketed the Midwest, leaving thousands without power and forcing hundreds of flights to be canceled. Wash
Tourist walks in front of White House before severe weather and snow hit the Washington region, March 6, 2013. The U.S. capital shut down on Wednesday ahead of a fierce snowstorm that had blanketed the Midwest, leaving thousands without power and forcing hundreds of flights to be canceled. Washingto
A man stands next to a drive-through order menu destroyed by severe weather at a McDonald's in Birmingham, Ala., on Monday.