Our state level analyses of
extreme precipitation events shows a strong increasing trend since the 1950s, with 40 of 48 states showing at least some increasing incidence.
Not exact matches
Our study
shows is that increases in the number of
extreme heat and
extreme precipitation events, particularly during summer months, lead to more asthma hospitalizations in Maryland.»
Computer models
showed a reduction in what Edwards called «
extreme precipitation events» in the fall season in western South Dakota when compared to climate conditions in the 1800s.
Climate model projections
show a warmer Montana in the future, with mixed changes in
precipitation, more
extreme events, and mixed certainty on upcoming drought.
Figure 9.6: Maps
show the increase in frequency of
extreme daily
precipitation events (a daily amount that now occurs just once in 20 years) by the later part of this century (2081 - 2100) compared to the latter part of the last century (1981 - 2000).
Figure 2.19: Maps
show the increase in frequency of
extreme daily
precipitation events (a daily amount that now occurs once in 20 years) by the later part of this century (2081 - 2100) compared to the later part of last century (1981 - 2000).
Indicators based on daily
precipitation data
show more mixed patterns of change but significant increases have been seen in the
extreme amount derived from wet spells and number of heavy rainfall
events.
Strong scientific evidence
shows that global warming is increasing certain types of
extreme weather
events, including heat waves, coastal flooding,
extreme precipitation events, and more severe droughts.
Here is an excerpt of the research paper, «When It Rains It Pours», from Environment America,
showing a statistically significant spike in flash flooding and other
extreme precipitation events since 1948: «Weather records
show that storms with
extreme precipitation have become more frequent over the last 60 years.