The US is seeing stronger storms, so why are droughts getting worse?
Despite an increase in precipitation nationally, the landscape is drying out more rapidly as temperatures rise.
Tag: rainfall
Environmental and cultural awareness at White Sulfur Springs
Groundwater pumping is contributing to the demise of a culturally significant spring and the Suwannee River.
Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the reason
As global temperatures rise, the frequency of drought conditions in the Southeast will increase.
Florida Atlantic scientists explain flash flooding events
A storm in late October brought 1 billion gallons of water in just two hours to Boca Raton.
Florida Climate Survey – September 2025
Survey finds that 36% of Floridians have moved or are considering moving due to climate or weather hazards.
Why 2025 became the summer of flash flooding in America
During the deadly flooding in Texas on July 4, atmospheric water vapor in the region was at or near historic ...
Back on track: Scientists restart work on next-gen rainfall project to defend against worsening flooding
Atlas-15 is a next-gen tool for understanding rainfall and flooding risks, now and in the future.
FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared
Rising global temperatures can result in more frequent extreme downpours, leaving more areas vulnerable to flooding.
Sinkholes and the people who love them
As climate change makes sinkholes more common, more and more people are finding 'a love of all things holey.'
Building a sustainable water supply for Florida
The era of relying upon increased withdrawals of inexpensive fresh groundwater is over in Florida,