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  1. 💧🌏 Greg Cocks @[email protected] ·

    Study Highlights Growing Importance Of Multi-Day Storms In Future U.S. Flood Risk
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    news.okstate.edu/articles/engi <-- shared technical article
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    doi.org/10.1088/2752-5295/ae4f <-- shared paper
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    “Extreme rainfall is projected to intensify as the climate warms, yet whether the greatest increases will occur in multi-day or single-day events remains uncertain. This knowledge gap is particularly pressing given recent catastrophic floods triggered by multi-day rainfall events, prompting the question of whether multi-day events could, in fact, intensify more than their daily counterparts, and by how much. This study addresses this question using an ensemble of 34 downscaled Earth System Models under two Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5), focusing on changes in extreme rainfall by the end of the century across ten regions of the contiguous United States. [Their] statistical framework evaluates model agreement, ensemble-mean changes, and the significance of these changes for both daily and multi-day rainfall extremes. Results show that extreme rainfall amounts are expected to increase for most regions and durations. The degree of intensification, however, depends strongly on event rarity and regional climate characteristics. Notably, in the U.S. western Gulf Coast region, very rare multi-day events (e.g., 500 year return period) are projected to intensify more than their daily counterparts, a phenomenon that could be explained by increased stalling of tropical cyclones, which can prolong heavy rainfall over multiple days. These results challenge the assumption that daily extremes dominate future risk and highlight the need to consider event duration when updating flood-hazard maps, design standards, and adaptation planning…”
    #Flooding #FloodRisk #FloodInsurance #FloodAwareness #Explore #FloodPreparedness #FlashFlooding #ClimateResilience #climatechange #extremeweather #DisasterPreparedness #StormwaterManagement #FloodSafety #CommunityResilience #risk #hazard #model #modeling #floodrisk #multiday #rainfall #precipitation #storm #water #hydrology #hydrography #planning #policy #regulations #climatemodel #CONUS #USA #publicsafety #cost #economics #damage #loss #infrastructure #spatiotemporal #spatialanalysis #earthsystemmodels #forecasting #meteorology #designstandards #floodmapping #mitigation #flood

    #flooding #floodrisk #floodinsurance #floodawareness #explore #floodpreparedness
  2. 💧🌏 Greg Cocks @GregCocks ·

    Study Highlights Growing Importance Of Multi-Day Storms In Future U.S. Flood Risk
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    news.okstate.edu/articles/engi <-- shared technical article
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    doi.org/10.1088/2752-5295/ae4f <-- shared paper
    --
    “Extreme rainfall is projected to intensify as the climate warms, yet whether the greatest increases will occur in multi-day or single-day events remains uncertain. This knowledge gap is particularly pressing given recent catastrophic floods triggered by multi-day rainfall events, prompting the question of whether multi-day events could, in fact, intensify more than their daily counterparts, and by how much. This study addresses this question using an ensemble of 34 downscaled Earth System Models under two Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5), focusing on changes in extreme rainfall by the end of the century across ten regions of the contiguous United States. [Their] statistical framework evaluates model agreement, ensemble-mean changes, and the significance of these changes for both daily and multi-day rainfall extremes. Results show that extreme rainfall amounts are expected to increase for most regions and durations. The degree of intensification, however, depends strongly on event rarity and regional climate characteristics. Notably, in the U.S. western Gulf Coast region, very rare multi-day events (e.g., 500 year return period) are projected to intensify more than their daily counterparts, a phenomenon that could be explained by increased stalling of tropical cyclones, which can prolong heavy rainfall over multiple days. These results challenge the assumption that daily extremes dominate future risk and highlight the need to consider event duration when updating flood-hazard maps, design standards, and adaptation planning…”

    #flooding #floodrisk #floodinsurance #floodawareness #explore #floodpreparedness
  3. Lyle Solla-Yates @[email protected] ·

    5. Greater tree canopy zoning powers, awaiting Governor's action. This was a major ask from the public in the local zoning rewrite but we were limited by state regs. Should this become law, we can increase protections in sensitive areas like flood plains and along rivers and streams. #VALeg #TreeCanopy #zoning #FloodSafety #CleanWater #SaveTheBay lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/

    #valeg #treecanopy #zoning #floodsafety #cleanwater #savethebay
  4. NWS Atlanta Bot @[email protected] ·

    It's day 4 of Flood Safety Preparedness Week in GA! Today we're highlighting flood inundation mapping (FIM). FIM is part of the ongoing effort to modernize hydro services by providing actionable water information to partners and users! #gawx #floodsafety water.noaa.gov/fim x.com/NWSAtlanta/status/203215

    #gawx #floodsafety
  5. NWS Atlanta Bot @[email protected] ·

    Be sure to take some time to familiarize yourself with easy steps to help keep you and your family safe during flash floods. #floodsafety #FSPW2026 #gawx x.com/NWSAtlanta/status/203105

    #floodsafety #fspw2026 #gawx
  6. Mathrubhumi English @[email protected] ·

    15 zonal control rooms, 24×7 flood teams, and stormwater drains on upgrade mode — the city says it’s ready to face the rains. english.mathrubhumi.com/news/i #ChennaiMonsoon #MonsoonReady #FloodSafety #ChennaiWeather

    #chennaimonsoon #monsoonready #floodsafety #chennaiweather
  7. Newsramp @[email protected] ·

    Texas floods reveal critical insurance gaps. Homeowners nationwide must protect against water damage with comprehensive flood coverage. Climate risks demand proactive insurance strategies. #FloodSafety #HomeProtection

    #floodsafety #homeprotection
  8. NWS Atlanta Bot @[email protected] ·

    The expansion to cover 60% of the US population will continue to modernize hydro services by providing actionable weather and water information to partners and users! More info coming later this year! #gawx #floodsafety x.com/NWSAtlanta/status/190018

    #gawx #floodsafety
  9. NWS Atlanta Bot @[email protected] ·

    It's day 3 of Flood Safety Preparedness Week in Georgia! Today's highlight is on NWS Services, and we're highlighting flood inundation mapping that will be available for most of Georgia in Fall 2025. #gawx #floodsafety x.com/NWSAtlanta/status/190018

    #gawx #floodsafety
  10. NWS Atlanta Bot @[email protected] ·

    Are you familiar with the types of flooding that occur in Georgia? #FSPW2025 #gawx #floodsafety x.com/NWSAtlanta/status/189991

    #fspw2025 #gawx #floodsafety
  11. NWS Atlanta Bot @[email protected] ·

    It's Day 3 of #FloodSafety Preparedness Week in Georgia. Did you know that Flash Flooding occurs far more often in north Georgia? But flooding over south and central Georgia could last days or weeks! #FSPW2025 #flashfloodstats #gawx x.com/NWSAtlanta/status/189984

    #floodsafety #fspw2025 #flashfloodstats #gawx
  12. NWS Atlanta Bot @[email protected] ·

    Be sure to take some time to familiarize yourself with easy steps to help keep you and your family safe during flash floods. #floodsafety #FSPW2025 #gawx x.com/NWSAtlanta/status/189914

    #floodsafety #fspw2025 #gawx
  13. 💧🌏 Greg Cocks @GregCocks ·

    Flood Protection Based On Historical Records Is Flawed – We Need A Risk Model Fit For Climate Change
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    theconversation.com/flood-prot <-- shared technical article
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    #gis #infrastructure #flooddamage #spatial #mapping #water
  14. NWS Milwaukee (bot) @[email protected] ·

    Only flood insurance will cover the damage from floods. Speak with your insurance agent to learn more. #FloodSafety

    #floodsafety
  15. NWS Milwaukee (bot) @[email protected] ·

    When you drive into floodwaters, you’re not only putting your own life at risk, but also the lives of those who will be called in to rescue you. It’s far better to be late to work or to an appointment and remain safe, than to take a risk and possibly lose your life. #FloodSafety

    #floodsafety
  16. Deirdre Saoirse Moen @[email protected] ·

    PSA: if you’re in a situation where flood waters are rising around your car like this, staying in the car is probably the least safe place unless you have a window hammer. Climbing a tree is safer.

    @unixmercenary ‘s maxim is “Don’t run from danger, run toward safety.”

    Air runs out first. People who’ve gotten hypothermia can be treated, but dead cannot be.

    cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/

    #psa #FloodSafety

    #psa #floodsafety