U.S. rocked by four 1-in-1,000-year storms in less than a week

Main Idea: A wave of rare, extreme rainstorms hit several U.S. regions in less than a week, and Climate Central said the pattern shows how climate change is making deadly flooding more likely.

Key Points:

• At least four storms that are considered 1-in-1,000-year rainfall events struck Texas, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Illinois in under a week.
• The Texas flooding was the deadliest, with at least 120 deaths after the Guadalupe River rose fast and caused major destruction.
• Scientists said these storms are rare in one place each year, but they still happen somewhere in the U.S. because the country is so large.
• Experts said warmer air can hold more moisture, which can lead to heavier rain and more flash flooding, especially in places with hills, canyons, or burn scars.