Danger Zone

Rain drops falling.Heavy Rains

Even weak tropical cyclones can cause big floods. In 1979, Tropical Storm Claudette dumped 114 centimeters (45 inches) of rain near Alvin, Texas, triggering a massive flood.

Photo of a heavily flooded town.description

114 centimeters...holy cow!

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