Typhoons & Storms

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138 stories · most recent August 28, 2026

Latest

'Show me results,' Lujan says to GVB

"This Legislature understood that tourism was struggling. We understood that there are things happening in the world that GVB simply cannot control. Regine Biscoe Lee does not control the weather. She doesn't cause typhoons. She does not control wars and instability involving Iran. She does not control global fuel prices or the fuel surcharges airlines pass on to travelers. And I am not going to sit here and pretend that she does. That is precisely why the Legislature stepped in," Lujan said.

By Jolene Toves · August 28, 2026 at 9:25 AM ChST

Local

NWS Guam keeps eye on Tropical Storm Saudel

National Weather Service Guam is keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Saudel as it moves northwest toward far northern Marianas according to a report at around 1 a.m., Friday. At 1 a.m., the storm was located 345 miles east of Guam…

By Jolene Toves · August 21, 2026 at 7:14 AM ChST

Education

FBLG Middle School reopens after passing Phase 2 Health Inspection

"Our team didn't let the typhoons slow us down," Jimmy Pangelinan, facilities and maintenance manager for GDOE, said. "Our crews stayed focused and kept pushing to get FBLG back to a safe, compliant standard. Seeing our kids move back into their own school is what makes this work worth it."

By Guam News Network Staff · August 12, 2026 at 9:12 PM ChST

Community

Wise Owl Animal Hospital donates $2,000 to Rota Relief efforts

Proceeds from the fundraiser go directly to Rota's Mayor's Office in support of relief initiatives following the impacts of Typhoon Bavi.

By Guam News Network Staff · August 10, 2026 at 5:10 PM ChST

Government & Politics

Legislature unanimously passes Bill funding Typhoon Recovery, Childcare, Airport bailout

Bill 1 (9-S) is an act to appropriate from fiscal 2026 general fund revenues up to $13,361,849 to Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero for Super Typhoon Bavi response and recovery, $7,630,000 for childcare subsidy payments and $17,654,625 to cover operational costs at the Guam International Airport Authority.

By Jolene Toves · August 10, 2026 at 3:03 PM ChST

Community

Be Heartfelt sends 2,400 hygiene kits to storm-hit Rota

Be Heartfelt is sending 2,400 hygiene kits to Rota to help meet the “immediate needs of children and families affected by the storm.” Describing Super Typhoon Bavi’s impacts as “devastating,” Be Heartfelt said the donation - made possible…

By Guam News Network Staff · July 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM ChST

Be Heartfelt sends 2,400 hygiene kits to storm-hit Rota

Government & Politics

Red Cross takes typhoon resource center into the villages

The American Red Cross is taking its Typhoon Bavi Resource Center outreach into the villages, meeting with residents whose homes sustained major damage or were destroyed to help them apply for financial assistance.

By Guam News Network Staff · July 29, 2026 at 6:43 AM ChST

Red Cross takes typhoon resource center into the villages

Environment

Guam to appeal FEMA denial of individual assistance

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero says the Government of Guam will appeal a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) decision denying Individual Assistance under the Individuals and Households Program for Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

By Jolene Toves · July 28, 2026 at 1:44 PM ChST

Government & Politics

Administration clarifies funding laws as special session resumes

As special session resumes at 9 a.m. Monday, the governor's office shared a Department of Administration statement clarifying that two laws appropriating funds to island mayors for typhoon recovery are not identical - pushing back on…

By Jolene Toves · July 27, 2026 at 7:05 AM ChST

Administration clarifies funding laws as special session resumes

Government & Politics

Administration reiterates position on typhoon appropriations

The Department of Administration issued a statement Thursday evening reiterating what its director, Edward Birn, repeatedly asserted during special session discussions over checks disbursed directly to the island's 19 mayors — bypassing…

By Jolene Toves · July 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM ChST

Administration reiterates position on typhoon appropriations

Government & Politics

Tensions flare in special session over typhoon funding bill

Tensions rose Thursday morning during a special session on Bill 1 (9-S), an act to appropriate roughly $13.4 million for Bavi response efforts, over Department of Administration checks cut directly to island mayors for initial response…

By Jolene Toves · July 23, 2026 at 9:02 PM ChST

Tensions flare in special session over typhoon funding bill

Education

FEMA obligates $751K to GDOE for Mawar repairs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has obligated $751,714.97 to the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) to support repairs to facilities damaged by Super Typhoon Mawar.

By Guam News Network Staff · July 19, 2026 at 12:37 PM ChST

FEMA obligates $751K to GDOE for Mawar repairs

Environment

Bank of Guam offers three-month typhoon loan forbearance

Bank of Guam (BOG) is providing financial relief to its customers offering a three-month Typhoon Bavi Forbearance program for eligible consumer loans.

By Jolene Toves · July 16, 2026 at 10:04 AM ChST

Bank of Guam offers three-month typhoon loan forbearance

Government & Politics

Governor calls special session on typhoon funding

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero called the 38th Guam Legislature into Special Session on July 15 to address "urgent and critical funding priorities" related to health, safety, disaster response and essential public infrastructure.

By Jolene Toves · July 16, 2026 at 5:49 AM ChST

Governor calls special session on typhoon funding

Environment

GCC cancels Christmas in July bazaar amid typhoon recovery

The Guam Community College has canceled its annual Christmas in July Bazaar as the island continues to recover from Super Typhoon Bavi.

By Jolene Toves · July 15, 2026 at 11:07 AM ChST

GCC cancels Christmas in July bazaar amid typhoon recovery

Environment

Cars line Marine Corps Drive for first typhoon food distribution

A line of cars stretched along Marine Corps Drive Tuesday afternoon as the first drive-through distribution of food commodities for families affected by Super Typhoon Bavi got underway at Adelup, with the Department of Public Health and…

By Jolene Toves · July 14, 2026 at 6:39 PM ChST

Environment

More than $114M in tax refunds paid year to date

More than $114 million in 2025 tax refunds have been paid year to date, the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT) and Department of Administration announced Monday, stressing that "typhoon recovery efforts are not interfering with…

By Guam News Network Staff · July 13, 2026 at 7:23 PM ChST

More than $114M in tax refunds paid year to date

Environment

Officials warn of scams and phishing after Typhoon Bavi

The Joint Information Center (JIC) warned the community that online scams and phishing emails have emerged on social media in the wake of Super Typhoon Bavi, advising residents not to engage.

By Jolene Toves · July 13, 2026 at 6:58 PM ChST

Officials warn of scams and phishing after Typhoon Bavi

Environment

GPA enters Phase II of post-typhoon power restoration

The Guam Power Authority (GPA) continues Phase II of post-typhoon recovery, with line crews addressing distribution lines in villages with minimal damage.

By Jolene Toves · July 13, 2026 at 9:54 AM ChST

GPA enters Phase II of post-typhoon power restoration

Environment

About 1,947 customers still without water after typhoon

As of 8 p.m. Sunday, the Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) estimated roughly 1,947 customers remained without water service as post-typhoon recovery efforts continue to restore reservoir levels and system pressure.

By Jolene Toves · July 13, 2026 at 4:26 AM ChST

About 1,947 customers still without water after typhoon

Environment

Power restoration reaches 74% on day four of recovery

Power restoration to Guam’s island-wide system is progressing on Day 4 of post-Super Typhoon Bavi recovery, with 74% of the system load restored and 87% of feeders and circuits fully or partially energized as of 10 a.m. Saturday.

By Jolene Toves · July 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM ChST

Public Safety

Police identify body found after Typhoon Bavi

UPDATE: The Guam Police Department has identified the body of the lifeless male adult discovered following Super Typhoon Bavi as Chalan Pago resident, Michael Stephen Kohn, who was reported missing on July 6.

By Jolene Toves · July 10, 2026 at 10:26 AM ChST

Police identify body found after Typhoon Bavi

Public Safety

Body found after typhoon believed to be missing man

The Guam Police Department believes that the body of a lifeless adult male discovered following Super Typhoon Bavi is the Chalan Pago resident who was reported missing on July 6.

By Jolene Toves · July 10, 2026 at 9:35 AM ChST

Body found after typhoon believed to be missing man

Environment

Homebound voting resumes for primary election

With Super Typhoon Bavi now gone from the region, the Guam Election Commission has resumed homebound voting for the Primary Election on Wednesday, July 8.

By Jolene Toves · July 8, 2026 at 2:47 PM ChST

Homebound voting resumes for primary election

Earlier coverage

Jul 8, 2026Ypao Point designated as typhoon debris drop-off site · Environment
Jul 8, 2026Public Health prepares federal disaster food aid application · Environment
Jul 8, 2026Government to survey businesses on typhoon damage · Environment
Jul 7, 2026Guam Memorial Hospital reports minor typhoon damage · Health
Jul 7, 2026Airport flights resume as recovery advisories continue · Environment
Jul 7, 2026Governor says island spared major damage from Typhoon Bavi · Environment
Jul 7, 2026Guam returns to COR 4 as businesses reopen · Environment
Jul 7, 2026Fire Department waives fuel storage permit rules · Environment
Jul 6, 2026Guam remains in COR 1 as Bavi passes · Government & Politics
Jul 6, 2026Weather service says Bavi is within hours of Guam · Environment
Jul 5, 2026Northern shelter near capacity as COR 1 declared · Health
Jul 5, 2026GPA warns power system may be unstable during restoration · Environment
Jul 5, 2026Malesso crews rush flood mitigation as COR 1 begins · Environment
Jul 4, 2026Five schools designated as Typhoon Bavi shelters · Environment
Jul 4, 2026GTA shares tips to ready devices for Typhoon Bavi · Environment
Jul 4, 2026Governor moves COR 2 declaration to 10 p.m. · Environment
Jul 4, 2026Bavi becomes Category 5 super typhoon with 160 mph winds · Environment
Jul 4, 2026Bavi strengthens to Category 4 as it tracks west · Environment
Jul 3, 2026Governor signs law funding Typhoon Bavi response · Government & Politics
Jul 3, 2026Flood watch issued through Tuesday as Guam enters COR 3 · Environment
Jul 3, 2026Correction: Guam placed in COR 3 with flood watch · Environment
Jul 3, 2026Bavi strengthens into a typhoon on approach to the Marianas · Environment
Jul 3, 2026Bavi organizing 930 miles from Guam, weather service says · Environment
Jul 3, 2026Solid Waste Authority adjusts operations ahead of storm · Local
Jul 2, 2026Tropical Storm Bavi intensifies on track toward the Marianas · Environment
Jul 2, 2026System strengthens into tropical storm near the Marianas · Environment
Jul 1, 2026Forecasters watch system that may become tropical depression · Environment
Jul 1, 2026GPA takes preventive steps as storm winds approach · Environment
Jun 19, 2026Tropical Depression 07W expected to pass near the Marianas · Environment
Jun 13, 2026First checks issued to farmers for Typhoon Sinlaku crop losses · Environment
Jun 2, 2026UOG offers free soil testing to farmers after Typhoon Sinlaku · Environment
May 27, 2026More than 200 turn out for GHURA hiring event · Environment
May 26, 2026Tropical disturbance near Yap poses no threat to Guam · Environment
May 24, 2026Agriculture marks first successful artificial incubation hatch · Environment
May 19, 2026Resolution directs agencies to study new facility's feasibility · Environment
May 16, 2026Governor signs two measures into law · Government & Politics
May 15, 2026Lawmakers pass emergency bill exempting Education Department · Education
May 12, 2026Red Cross moves typhoon assistance site to Micronesia Mall · Environment
May 8, 2026Governor's office disputes claims about recovery funds · Government & Politics
May 4, 2026Moylan demands FEMA answers on unresolved Sinlaku claims · Environment
May 3, 2026GPA sends first crews to Saipan for power restoration · Environment
May 3, 2026Public Health distributes food to 3,025 families after Sinlaku · Education
May 3, 2026Agriculture teams rescue wildlife after Typhoon Sinlaku · Environment
Apr 28, 2026Oka Point disaster debris site to close permanently · Environment
Apr 26, 2026Tumon Night Market returns with community relief drive · Environment
Apr 26, 2026Waterworks lifts boil water notice islandwide · Environment
Apr 24, 2026GHURA hiring for more than 15 typhoon recovery positions · Environment
Apr 18, 2026Recovery efforts continue after Typhoon Sinlaku · Environment
Apr 17, 2026Island begins recovery after Sinlaku's winds and surf · Environment
Apr 16, 2026Guam moves to COR 4 as Sinlaku threat passes · Environment
Apr 15, 2026Seven shelters house 760 residents as storm passes · Local
Apr 15, 2026Guam stays in COR 1 as heavy rain persists · Environment
Apr 15, 2026In pictures: Sinlaku's impact across Guam · Environment
Apr 15, 2026Sinlaku's eye crawls just 25 miles in 14 hours · Environment
Apr 15, 2026Residents share videos as Guam waits out Sinlaku · Environment
Apr 15, 2026Sinlaku weakens to Category 4 typhoon · Environment
Apr 15, 2026Guam remains in COR 1 as Sinlaku lingers · Environment
Apr 15, 2026Sinlaku's eye passes west of Saipan as Category 4 · Environment
Apr 15, 2026Officials debunk false flooding images circulating online · Environment
Apr 15, 2026Sinlaku downgraded from super typhoon as it pulls away · Education
Apr 14, 2026Tropical storm conditions persist through Tuesday afternoon · Environment
Apr 14, 2026Sinlaku makes final approach to Saipan and Tinian · Environment
Apr 14, 2026Sinlaku passes north of Guam as winds batter the island · Environment
Apr 14, 2026GPA urges residents to stay clear of downed power lines · Environment
Apr 14, 2026From Yigo to Talo'fo'fo, residents document the storm · Environment
Apr 14, 2026Four deep wells offline as power fluctuates · Environment
Apr 14, 2026Sinlaku's closest approach expected Tuesday afternoon · Environment
Apr 14, 2026Fire crews respond to Tamuning condo fire during typhoon · Environment
Apr 14, 2026Typhoon warnings expanded to the northern Marianas · Environment
Apr 14, 2026Sinlaku tracks west-northwest toward the Marianas · Environment
Apr 13, 2026GPA crews work through the night to restore power · Environment
Apr 13, 2026Outer rainbands bring first outages to Guam · Environment
Apr 13, 2026Forecasters brief governor and FEMA on Sinlaku · Environment
Apr 13, 2026Community health centers announce storm closures · Environment
Apr 13, 2026Governor issues special message with COR 1 declaration · Government & Politics
Apr 13, 2026Guam placed in COR 1 as destructive winds near · Health
Apr 13, 2026GPA warns of widespread outages as Sinlaku nears · Environment
Apr 13, 2026Sinlaku holds 180 mph winds on approach · Environment
Apr 13, 2026Fusion center warns of scams and price gouging before storm · Environment
Apr 13, 2026Urgent warning to stay out of the water as surf turns deadly · Environment
Apr 13, 2026Sinlaku barrels toward the Marianas with 180 mph winds · Environment
Apr 13, 2026What's open and closed Monday as Sinlaku approaches · Environment
Apr 13, 2026President approves emergency declaration for Guam · Environment
Apr 13, 2026Sinlaku edges toward the Marianas as track shifts · Environment
Apr 13, 2026Shelter occupancy splits sharply between north and south · Education
Apr 13, 2026Flash flooding reported along Cross Island Road · Environment
Apr 12, 2026Hundreds fill shelters within hours of opening · Environment
Apr 12, 2026Guam under tropical storm warning and typhoon watch · Environment
Apr 12, 2026GDOE opens emergency shelters as Guam enters COR 2 · Environment
Apr 12, 2026Governor signs $25M emergency typhoon appropriation · Government & Politics
Apr 12, 2026Tropical storm warning issued for Guam · Environment
Apr 12, 2026Guam to enter COR 2 Sunday evening · Environment
Apr 12, 2026What's open across Guam as Sinlaku approaches · Environment
Apr 12, 2026GMH suspends some services ahead of Sinlaku · Health
Apr 12, 2026Forecasters tighten Sinlaku's track toward the Marianas · Environment
Apr 12, 2026Guam and Rota squarely in Sinlaku's projected path · Environment
Apr 12, 2026Legislature appropriates $25M for typhoon response · Government & Politics
Apr 11, 2026Damaging winds expected as Sinlaku strengthens · Environment
Apr 11, 2026Sinlaku strengthens as Guam holds at COR 3 · Environment
Apr 11, 2026Moylan says federal agencies ready despite shutdown · Environment
Apr 11, 2026Guam placed in COR 3 as Sinlaku strengthens · Environment
Apr 10, 2026Governor declares state of emergency ahead of Sinlaku · Environment
Apr 10, 2026Governor addresses island with storm update · Environment
Apr 10, 2026Waterworks prepares systems and urges conservation · Environment
Apr 10, 2026Governor places Guam in COR 3 · Environment
Apr 10, 2026GPA to begin restoring power once conditions allow · Health
Apr 10, 2026Depression upgraded to Tropical Storm Sinlaku · Environment
Apr 9, 2026Officials urge preparation as depression nears the Marianas · Environment
Mar 11, 2026Forecasters track Tropical Depression Nuri · Environment
Nov 28, 2025GHURA's 'Fix in Six' outreach begins for Mawar-hit homes · Environment
Nov 5, 2025Residents told to prepare as TD 32W develops south of Guam · Environment
Nov 4, 2025GHURA opens 'Fix in Six' outreach for typhoon recovery aid · Environment
Nov 3, 2025Typhoon Kalmaegi exits region after brushing Yap · Environment
Nov 3, 2025Forecasters watch weakened Invest 99W southeast of Guam · Environment