Global warming has caused an increase in the amount of moisture in the air, which is resulting in an increase in the number and strength of extreme precipitation events.
Deadly Flooding From Michigan to the South Damages Homes, Sends Mississippi River to 157-Year-High in Davenport, Iowa
By Pam Wright
May 4, 2019
At a Glance
At least seven people are dead as a result of storms and flooding since Monday. The Mississippi River ticked above levels reached in 1993 in Davenport, Iowa, the highest level there in 157 years.The city's downtown area remained under water Friday, days after a temporary levee gave way.Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency Thursday for Wayne CountyAt least 3,000 homes have been damaged in Wayne County from flooding.
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tags: extreme weather, severe weather
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