Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the U.S., swamped southwest Florida on Wednesday, turning streets into rivers, knocking out power to 1.6 million people and threatening catastrophic damage further inland.
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Snopes→ This Is Not a Real Pic of an Orca in a Flooded City Street
This fabricated photo was making the rounds well before anyone claimed it was taken during Hurricane Ian.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Most Intense Weather Broadcast Ever’
As Hurricane Ian bore down on Florida in September 2022, old clips of Shepard Smith’s blunt warnings to Floridians about a different storm gained new life online. “So the weatherman just gonna OD on us like that?” read one tweet showi
Snopes→ Hurricane Hunters Fly Through Ian’s Powerful Winds To Get the Forecasts You Rely on – Here’s What Happens When the Plane Plunges into the Eyewall of a Storm
A scientist described these flights as "a rollercoaster ride, only you don’t know exactly when the next up or down is coming."
Truth or Fiction?→ Is ‘Brisket’ Among HEB Hurricane Supplies?
On August 23 2020, a popular screenshot of grocery chain H-E-B‘s “hurricane supplies” appeared to show a limit on brisket items — the only product specifically named other than water: In the screenshot of an apparent KPRC b
Snopes→ Mobile Home Residents Hit with Soaring Rent After Hurricanes
Robeson County Affordable Housing Coalition, formed after Hurricane Florence, has asked local officials to take action on Time Out’s rental increases.
About Those Submerged Planes in Florida…
When Hurricane Michael slammed into Mexico Beach, Florida on October 10th, 2018, the massive storm caused as-yet untold amounts of damage, leveling homes for miles: Amid images of survivors and the aftermath, the usual hurricane hoaxes began to appear, like this one: Caption: “Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport – Panama City Beach, FL”The post was […]
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Snopes→ Is This a Photograph of a Florida Airport Flooded During Hurricane Michael?
Some social media users recycled an old, digitally-edited photograph that misled viewers in October 2018.
Snopes→ Are These Pictures of Pigs on a Farm Flooded by Hurricane Florence?
Photographs showing a group of pigs on a flooded farm are real, but they were not taken after Hurricane Florence in 2018.
Snopes→ Weather Channel Reporter Braces in Storm That Leaves Others Unaffected
A video clip of a report captured during Hurricane Florence appeared to show some very selective heavy winds.
Snopes→ Did a Man Die from Shooting a Gun at Hurricane Florence?
A report that a Facebook event encouraging people to "shoot guns at Hurricane Florence" had caused the storm's first fatality was junk news.
Snopes→ What Was the Actual Death Toll from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico officials set the death toll at 64, but a recent Harvard study based on a survey of Puerto Rican households estimates the number at closer to 5,000.
Snopes→ U.S. Gulf Coast Braces for Impact as Subtropical Storm Alberto Approaches
Alberto is the first named storm of the 2018 hurricane season, and has prompted residents of Florida, Alabama and Mississippi to make emergency preparations.
Snopes→ Did an Exorcism Save a House From Destruction During Hurricane Ike?
A viral meme fabricates supernatural involvement in an already remarkable story.
Snopes→ Did Trump Administration Refuse Puerto Rico’s Request to Allow Food Stamps to be Used for Hot Meals?
The Department of Agriculture agreed to waive the usual "hot food" ban for food stamps and denies rejecting an earlier waiver request.
Truth or Fiction?→ Jim Bates Accuses CNN of Lying About Puerto Rico Relief Efforts-Unproven!
Jim Bates Accuses CNN of Lying About Puerto Rico Relief Efforts-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A Facebook post from a man named Jim Bates claims that CNN has lied about Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Puerto Rico and that the people of Puerto Rico are
Snopes→ Did Puerto Rico’s Teamsters Union Go on Strike During Hurricane Maria Relief Efforts?
Reports that truck drivers are on strike in Puerto Rico are false -- Teamsters have asked mainland truckers to distribute supplies in the U.S. territory.
Snopes→ Are the Spires on Disney World’s Cinderella Castle Removable in Case of Hurricane?
An old but still thriving urban legend about Walt Disney World in Florida holds that the theme park's tallest structure, Cinderella Castle, was built such that it can be fully or partially dismantled in the event of a hurricane.
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Bankrupt a Golf Course, Leaving Puerto Rico with $33 Million in Debt?
A viral string of tweets gets some facts right about a failed business venture involving a Trump company, but it also leaves out some important context.
Truth or Fiction?→ Red Cross Stealing Donations from Doorsteps of Churches-Fiction! & Unproven!
Red Cross Stealing Donations from Doorsteps of Churches-Fiction! & Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Protected by Obama-era Executive Order 13603, the American Red Cross stole donations from the doorsteps of churches and resold them for a profit in th
Truth or Fiction?→ Florida Governor Rick Scott in Critical Condition After Hurricane Irma Cleanup Accident-Fiction!
Florida Governor Rick Scott in Critical Condition After Hurricane Irma Cleanup Accident-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Florida Governor Rick Scott was in critical condition after suffering an injury during Hurricane Irma recovery efforts. The Truth: False
Snopes→ Did Hurricane Irma Draw the Water Away from Beaches in Florida and the Bahamas?
Remarkable images appear to show examples of a real meteorological phenomenon called "negative surge."
Truth or Fiction?→ U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Signs Order to Seize Guns Ahead of Hurricane Irma-Truth!
U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Signs Order to Seize Guns Ahead of Hurricane Irma-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth E. Mapp signed an order allowing the National Guard to seize weapons and ammo from citizens as
Snopes→ Can the ‘FireChat’ App Send Messages Without an Internet Connection?
The app works as advertised, but it does have some distance limitations.
Truth or Fiction?→ Hurricane Harvey Flooding Uncovers Secret Stash of Obama Administration Ammo-Fiction!
Hurricane Harvey Flooding Uncovers Secret Stash of Obama Administration Ammo-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Hurricane Harvey flooding led to the discovery of ammunition that the Obama administration hid in a small Texas town called Lexmar. The Truth: Fals
Snopes→ Should You Open Windows During a Hurricane?
Storm lore holds that you should open a window slightly during a hurricane to equalize the inner pressure of a house with the outside lower pressure accompanying the hurricane.
Truth or Fiction?→ Floyd Mayweather Donates Millions to Houston Flooding Relief-Fiction!
Floyd Mayweather Donates Millions to Houston Flooding Relief-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Floyd Mayweather donated a $200 million to Houston flooding relief efforts after Hurricane Harvey struck in August 2017. The Truth: False rumors that Floyd Mayweat
Truth or Fiction?→ Joel Osteen Sails Luxury Yacht into Houston After Turning Away Flood Victims-Fiction!
Joel Osteen Sails Luxury Yacht into Houston After Turning Away Flood Victims-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Joel Osteen sailed a luxury yacht through Houston floods handing out copies of his book, “Your Best Life Now,” to victims of Hurricane
Snopes→ Harvey Rolls Over Texas Coast, Smashes Homes and Businesses
The hurricane was a massive Category 4 storm when it made landfall.
Snopes→ FEMA and NOAA Face Hurricane Season Without New Leaders in Place
The two agencies most important to predicting and managing weather-related disasters face budget cuts and temporary bosses.
Snopes→ Do Hurricanes With Female Names Cause More Deaths Because People Don’t Take Them Seriously?
A 2014 study makes this argument, but its findings are complex and contested.