💨 Abstract

In the past week, Texas, North Carolina, Illinois, and New Mexico experienced unprecedented flash floods due to intense storms. In Texas, over 120 people died from torrential rains that caused rivers to overflow. In North Carolina, Tropical Storm Chantal brought record-breaking rainfall, killing six. Chicago faced a once-in-a-thousand-years rain event, and Ruidoso, New Mexico, saw devastating floods.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff