Why some storms brew up to extreme dimensions – and why it’s happening more often
As global temperatures rise, the warming air creates conditions that are more conducive to extreme precipitation.
Tag: rainfall
No flood gauges, no warning: 99% of US streams are off the radar amid rising flash flood risks
In 2024 alone, floods destroyed homes in over a dozen states and claimed more than 165 lives.
Climate change could overwhelm sewers – here’s how green infrastructure could help
Green infrastructure reduces runoff, improves water quality and provides other benefits.
Climate change made Hurricane Milton stronger, with heavier rain, scientists conclude
A rapid analysis of rainfall trends and Gulf of Mexico temperatures shows many similarities to Hurricane Helene less than two ...
How Hurricane Helene became a deadly disaster across six states
Helene’s devastation is an important reminder that hurricanes can’t be judged by wind speed alone.
Why are so many historically rare storms hitting the Carolinas? Geography puts these states at risk, and climate change is loading the dice
The frequency of heavy rainfall has increased as a result of human-caused climate change
Rain or shine? How rainfall impacts size of sea turtle hatchlings
As climate change shifts rainfall patterns, global conservation strategies for sea turtles likely need to be updated.
When West Nile virus turns deadly
Climate change is complicating efforts to contain America's most common mosquito-borne illness
As floods become more common in Tampa Bay, we’re looking for answers
Florida is most likely to experience an additional 5 to 6 inches of sea level rise between 2020 and 2040.
As climate change amplifies urban flooding, here’s how communities can become ‘sponge cities’
Sponge cities use innovative designs to reduce and slow runoff, while letting certain places flood safely during extreme weather.
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