But at least we're not the only ones being hit by lake-effect storms, according to the story on the magazine's website.

When most people think about extreme weather, they picture temporary chaos: flooded streets that drain within days or heat waves that eventually break. Yet beneath these momentary disruptions lies a ...

After deadly flooding in central Texas in 1987, some thought they'd proven they could handle Mother Nature's best punch. Then came this month's horrific flash floods, when unfathomable amounts of rain ...