Tuesday, August 12, 2014

'Unprecedented' Flooding Event in Detroit Fits Global Warming Pattern

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On Tuesday, Detroit, Michigan received 4.57 inches of rain in just a few hours, breaking its record for that date and coming in second place for the all-time wettest calendar day, behind a 4.74 inch deluge in July of 1925. The heavy rain — which included more than an inch of rain falling in just 24 minutes — led to some of the most widespread flash flooding on record in the motor city


Every major interstate was affected by the flooding, which longtime weather forecasters in the area called an unprecedented event. Several major roadways, including portions of Interstate 94, Interstate 75, and Interstate 696 remained closed as of Tuesday morning. The floods led to numerous high water rescues, and at least one death is being blamed on the flash flooding Read more...


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from MashableAndrew Freedman
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