Drought and floods across the U.S.
Randy Mann.
JAKE PARRISH/Press
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 disasters in modern history. As much as 15 inches of rain fell in a short period of time. As a result, the Guadalupe River in the region surged more than 20 feet in about 90 minutes, resulting in widespread flash flooding.
According to Texas Flood Insurance, flash flooding is the No. 1 disaster threat in Central Texas. The state has six of the highest 12 rainfall events and amounts ever recorded throughout the world. From 1986 to 2000, the state reported over 4,700 flash floods.
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