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What causes flash flooding to happen? An in-depth explainer
Straighter, smoother streams flow more violently than those that meander due to a reduction in friction. Areas with steeper ...
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Drought and floods across the U.S.
Summer flooding has been making headlines as scientists are claiming those disasters have been historical rainfall events. The tragic flood in Central Texas in early July is one of the worst flooding ...
What’s behind all the recent extreme flooding?
Recent flash flooding events have claimed lives and damaged property in Texas, North Carolina, Illinois and New Mexico. While ...
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Chicago flooding: City cleans up after torrential rain leads to flash ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is cleaning up after torrential rain led to flooding problems Sunday. Swim bans have been lifted at almost all Chicago beaches as of 3 p.m. The bans were initially put ...
Is the US seeing worse flooding this summer? Here’s what’s happening
Texas. North Carolina. Illinois. New Mexico. Flash flooding has surged into the spotlight in the last week with ...
After Week Of Serious Flash Floods, It's A Reminder That Mid-Summer Is Peak Time For This Threat
The country has suffered several major flash flooding events since July Fourth. Here’s what’s happened and why flooding is so ...
How climate change is contributing to flash flood events across the country
While climate change is not solely responsible for causing the recent flash floods across the country, here's how it does ...