Beryl made landfall as a hurricane in Texas, and there are forecasts that as the storm breaks apart it will drive deeper into Midwestern states like Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan – even Ontario, Canada.
Most people don’t associate flooding far from the coast with hurricanes. But even after these storms lose their hurricane status, come apart and head far from the ocean, they can still cause significant floods. Climate change makes these storms more dangerous. A hotter atmosphere holds more moisture, which can make rainfall more intense.
Why, exactly, does a hotter Earth mean more inland flood risk? And what does the future hold? This FAQ is for the millions of people who live in increasingly flood-prone parts of the United States, and who want to know how to stay safe and prepare for a changing climate.
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