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Comfort Planet helps you understand extreme weather and take practical steps to reduce carbon footprints and improve community resilience—especially in the U.S.
Recent extreme weather disasters
Six recent examples of uncomfortable weather.
Heavy hailstorm – Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia
April 2026: Daytime temperatures in the region often reached over 90°F / 32°C, yet powerful hailstorms still swept through parts of Qassim. The contrast shows how severe weather can develop even during hot conditions, quickly disrupting roads, homes, and daily life.
Severe flooding – Hawaii, USA
March 2026: Most severe Kona storm in over 20 years flooded many parts of Hawaii, prompting mass evacuations in Oahu and Maui.
Tornadoes – Michigan, USA
March 2026: Powerful tornadoes caused widespread destruction.
Avalanche – Truckee, CA, USA
February 2026: A powerful California avalanche buried backcountry skiers, prompting a massive rescue and mourning.
Bomb cyclone / extreme winter storm – United States
January-February 2026: A “bomb cyclone” brought widespread snow and dangerous cold, causing major disruptions and reported fatalities.
Wildfires
June 2025: Unprecedented wildfires in the Western U.S. scorched more than 1 million acres in less than a month.