Field Coverage
On-the-ground video and photography from landfalling hurricanes, blizzards, severe storms, and flash floods across the U.S.
About
I'm Nicholas Isabella — known online as NYC Storm Chaser. I travel the country documenting hurricanes, winter storms, severe weather, and flooding, focusing on clear storytelling, responsible coverage, and visuals that help people understand risk in the moment.
What I Do
Licensing
Broadcast, digital, and social licensing with quick turnaround. Clean attribution and captions available by request.
Assignments
Targeted coverage for newsrooms, brands, and public safety organizations—pre‑storm, live impact, and aftermath.
Speaking & Workshops
Severe weather awareness, chase logistics, and field safety for schools, community groups, and creatives.
Coverage Highlights
- Remnants of Hurricane Ida (2021): Catastrophic flash flooding across NY/NJ, record rainfall rates, multiple tornadoes in NJ.
- Hurricane Ian (2022): Eyewall impacts and rapid surge evolution during landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
- Hurricane Michael (2018): Eye passage and structural damage documentation in the Panhandle.
- Great Plains Seasons: Classic supercell structure, lightning, and time‑lapses across CO/NM/TX/KS/NE/OK/IA.
- NYC Coastal Events: Nor’easters, king tide flooding, and swell-driven erosion along Long Island & Rockaway.
Capabilities
Mobile Coverage
Vehicle‑based multi‑camera workflow designed for rapid redeployments and safe positioning near core impacts.
Time‑Lapse & Low‑Light
Lightning and nocturnal convection capture; stabilized long‑lens options for structure and power flashes.
Mapping & Verification
Use of public data (NWS, AHPS/USGS, RFCs) to cross‑check impacts and provide context.
Turnaround
Fast delivery in news‑friendly formats; caption slates and usage notes available upon request.
Work With Me
For licensing, assignments, or collaborations, visit the Contact page with your timeline, intended use, and platform details. I’ll reply with availability and terms.