How Houston’s rainfall rates are changing, increasing local flood risk even more

It’s no secret that Houston is prone to flooding. Living along the Gulf Coast, the region is susceptible to heavy, tropical downpours that can lead to street and flash flooding on any given day when conditions are right.

Now a new study highlights the increasing risk of flooding due to heavy rainfall rates changing over time.

The study from our partners at Climate Central focuses on the amount of rain that falls altogether from showers and storms, specifically rainfall intensity over 50 years at locations across the country…

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