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Topic: Flooding

Highway 77 flooding in the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, 2018.

Flash Flood Warnings now issued in easy-to-read format

October 2, 2019

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Highway 77 flooding in the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, 2018.

High-tide flooding like this, in Charleston, S.C., is becoming increasingly common as sea levels rise.

U.S. ties record for number of high tide flooding days in 2018

July 10, 2019

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High-tide flooding like this, in Charleston, S.C., is becoming increasingly common as sea levels rise.

High-tide flooding like this, in Charleston, S.C., is becoming increasingly common as sea levels rise.

Experts to summarize 2018 high tide flooding in the U.S., provide 2019 outlook

July 2, 2019

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High-tide flooding like this, in Charleston, S.C., is becoming increasingly common as sea levels rise.

High tide flooding often occurs during so-called "supermoons," when the Moon comes closest to the Earth in its elliptic orbit. The supermoon of Dec. 14, 2016 caused moderate flooding on the streets of Charleston, S.C.

New online tool helps communities prepare for coastal flooding

June 7, 2019

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High tide flooding often occurs during so-called "supermoons," when the Moon comes closest to the Earth in its elliptic orbit. The supermoon of Dec. 14, 2016 caused moderate flooding on the streets of Charleston, S.C.

Levees along the Missouri River have failed during ongoing flooding in Fremont County, Iowa damaging homes and displacing residents in this photo from March 17, 2019.

Spring Outlook: Historic, widespread flooding to continue through May

March 21, 2019

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Levees along the Missouri River have failed during ongoing flooding in Fremont County, Iowa damaging homes and displacing residents in this photo from March 17, 2019.

Flooding in Annapolis, Maryland.

Know what to do before, during and after a flood

March 1, 2019

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Flooding in Annapolis, Maryland.

Tidal flooding in Miami.

Above-average number of high-tide flood days predicted for 2018

October 11, 2018

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El Nino, La Nina, ENSO

Tidal flooding in Miami.

Hurricane Harvey dropped more than 50 inches of rain in the Houston area. NOAA defined the event as an exceptionally rare 1000-year event over a large area for a wide range of durations.

NOAA updates Texas rainfall frequency values

September 27, 2018

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Hurricane Harvey dropped more than 50 inches of rain in the Houston area. NOAA defined the event as an exceptionally rare 1000-year event over a large area for a wide range of durations.

Floods are one of the most common U.S. natural disasters. A new NOAA award to the non-profit Nurture Nature Center in Easton, Pennsylvania will fund research to develop strategies to improve online flood forecasting tools and to better motivate residents to prepare for floods and respond to flood warnings.

Video: In FLASH, forecasters now have richer data to predict fast-moving floods

August 8, 2018

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Floods are one of the most common U.S. natural disasters. A new NOAA award to the non-profit Nurture Nature Center in Easton, Pennsylvania will fund research to develop strategies to improve online flood forecasting tools and to better motivate residents to prepare for floods and respond to flood warnings.

Matt Hawk, creator of the new "Turn Around Don't Drown" jingle

'Turn Around Don't Drown' gets a new tune

July 10, 2018

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Matt Hawk, creator of the new "Turn Around Don't Drown" jingle

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