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Topic: Precipitation

Photo showing heavy rains from Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage on September 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina. (image: Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)
Biden-Harris Administration, NOAA award $7.6 million for flooding, extreme precipitation preparedness
October 29, 2024
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Satellites
Weather
Topics:
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
flooding
precipitation
climate
Photo showing heavy rains from Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage on September 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina. (image: Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)
Several avalanche paths are visible on the slopes of Gothic Peak, which looms over one of the instrumented SPLASH research sites.
Precipitation study in Colorado Rockies strikes gold during epic winter
May 15, 2023
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Research
Topics:
precipitation
Several avalanche paths are visible on the slopes of Gothic Peak, which looms over one of the instrumented SPLASH research sites.
A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and changes in sea ice coverage.
Understanding Climate Normals
May 4, 2021
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Climate
Topics:
climate
Climate Normals
temperature rankings
precipitation
A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and changes in sea ice coverage.
Staff Sgt. Class Richard Call, of the New Jersey National Guard, and members of New Jersey Task Force 1, assist evacuees in Wharton, Texas, Aug. 31, 2017, due to devastating effects caused by Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath.
NOAA to update precipitation frequency estimates for Texas
September 24, 2018
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Weather
Topics:
water
precipitation
Staff Sgt. Class Richard Call, of the New Jersey National Guard, and members of New Jersey Task Force 1, assist evacuees in Wharton, Texas, Aug. 31, 2017, due to devastating effects caused by Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath.
false color satellite image showing air moisture over the United States
New study: A warming world will further intensify extreme precipitation events
April 4, 2013
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Climate
Topics:
precipitation
false color satellite image showing air moisture over the United States
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New smart phone app lets public report rain, hail, sleet and snow to NOAA
February 6, 2013
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Weather
Topics:
precipitation
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