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A “once-in-a-century” flood washed through much of the eastern and southeastern United States in spring 2019 as the Mississippi River overflowed for 145 days straight, breaking the river’s 1927 record for its longest flood. But in 50 years’ time, this disaster might not be nearly as rare…
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Eastern U.S. floods could persist longer toward the end of the century
A “once-in-a-century” flood washed through much of the eastern and southeastern United States in spring 2019 as the Mississippi River overflowed for 145 days straight, breaking the river’s 1927 record for its longest flood. But in 50 years’ time, this disaster might not be nearly as rare…