Why 2019 could be a record-setting year for flooding When it comes to flooding, there's no off-season. Floods can strike at any time, almost anywhere, and only increase in threat with the onset of hurricane season. This may explain why every state in the continental U.S. has experienced some form of flooding over the past 10 years, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Spring is traditionally the … [Read more...]
Why 2019 Could be a Record-Setting Year for Flooding
What Last Year’s ‘Mild’ Hurricane Season Could Mean for 2019 Forecasts
What last year’s ‘mild’ hurricane season could mean for 2019 forecasts At first, the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season wasn't exactly one for the record books. Sure, it was an above-average period for tropical storm activity - producing 15 named storms, three more than what is typical - but it wasn't nearly as destructive a stretch as 2017, when several Category-4 hurricanes not only developed, but made … [Read more...]