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Here’s what to know about how scientists determine how extreme a flood is and how common these extreme events are becoming. Scientists use math to help people understand how unusual a severe ...

A 500-year flood ... Houston, Texas, was struck by three 500-year flood events within 24 months from 2015 through 2017, according to local officials at the time. The events included Hurricane ...