The National Guard was preparing to rescue people from homes and rooftops during what Kentucky’s governor described as one of the “most devastating flooding events” in state history.
Tag: Floods
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When the Heat Can’t Be Beat
This miserable summer — monthlong heat waves, record-breaking floods, no more Choco Tacos — has left many Americans with only one option: surrender.
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Extreme Weather Is Soaking New York City. Community Gardens Can Help.
Intense storms are on the rise, which probably means more flooding. Local green spaces are on the case.
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How Is Climate Change Affecting Floods?
Like other extreme weather disasters, flooding involves a number of competing factors that may affect its frequency and intensity.
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Flash Floods in St. Louis Break a Century-Old Rain Record
More than seven inches of rain fell Tuesday in St. Louis, with meteorologists expecting more before it moves out by noon.