According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the intensity of hourly rainfall has increased in U.S. cities since 1970, with the Great Lakes region being among the most affected areas.
Great Lakes Now spoke with Stephen Shaw, a professor at the State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He explains how a warming climate contributes to heavier rainfall, the effect it will have on flood risk, and how communities can prepare for more intense rainfall in the future.
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