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Heavier Rainfall Rates in U.S. Cities
Hourly rainfall intensity — a key factor in flash floods — has increased since 1970 in cities across the U.S.
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Hourly rainfall intensity — a key factor in flash floods — has increased since 1970 in cities across the U.S.
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