the stronger thunderstorms were able to produce rainfall rates upwards of 3 to 4 inches per hour at times. With these rain maximized the flash flood potential. This resulted in many roads were closed or comple
storm surges as high as nine to 13 feet, and 20 to 35 inches of rain. Theamount of rainfall was the biggest factorfor why Florence was so devastating and deadly--51 fatalities resulted
The torrential rainfall rates continued for nearly two hours, from around 9:30 am to 11:30 am, before finally diminishing, then ending completely by early afternoon. Before all was said and done, the O'Donnell WTM measured an incredible 7.02", much of which fell in the 2 hour window mid...
1980's Hurricane Jeanne indirectly struck Florida's Key West with heavy rainfall after it first formed in the Gulf of Mexico. But it did result in the heaviest rainfall Florida had ever witnessed within one day. Florida was struck in 2004 by four back-to-back major hurricanes within six wee...
Hurricane Irene hit land in North Carolina before moving up the East Coast, affecting eight other states, perhaps none more so than Vermont. The true beast of the Category 1 hurricane was its torrential rainfall that caused mass flooding.Vermont saw more than 11 inches of rainand more than $...
Though Hurricane Florence made landfall as a Category 1 storm, it was slow-moving and large and produced intense wind and rain damage to the Carolinas. Florence brought forth 100 mph winds, storm surges as high as nine to 13 feet, and 20 to 35 inches of rain. Theamount of rainfall was...
Though Hurricane Florence made landfall as a Category 1 storm, it was slow-moving and large and produced intense wind and rain damage to the Carolinas. Florence brought forth 100 mph winds, storm surges as high as nine to 13 feet, and 20 to 35 inches of rain. Theamount of rainfall was...
The true beast of the Category 1 hurricane was its torrential rainfall that caused mass flooding. Vermont saw more than 11 inches of rain and more than $733 million in damage. More than seven million people lost power and 45 were killed, and Irene also spawned numerous tornadoes. In New ...
Hurricane Irene hit land in North Carolina before moving up the East Coast, affecting eight other states, perhaps none more so than Vermont. The true beast of the Category 1 hurricane was its torrential rainfall that caused mass flooding.Vermont saw more than 11 inches of rainand more than $...
Rainfall By the time the event was over, much of South Texas had received 4 inches of rain or more. Many areas received 6+ inches, and a few spots in Victoria, Calhoun, and Kleberg counties more than 10 inches of rain! Here are a few notable totals: ...