Record Rainfall in Texas

In spring 2016, much of Texas (particularly the southeast) was inundated with historic precipitation and flooding.

Floodwaters Inundate Southeastern Texas
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Floodwaters Inundate Southeastern Texas

The Brazos River reached record-high water levels west of Houston.

Published Jun 3, 2016

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Looking Through the Storm That Swamped Houston
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Looking Through the Storm That Swamped Houston

CloudSat observed a destructive rain storm as it passed across the central United States in April 2016.

Published Apr 29, 2016

Image of the Day Atmosphere Floods Severe Storms

Record Rainfall in Southeast Texas
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Record Rainfall in Southeast Texas

Record rainfall in the Houston area led to severe flooding.

Published Apr 21, 2016

Image of the Day Atmosphere Floods Severe Storms