Flash Floods in Texas: A Cautionary Tale of Climate Change Parts of Texas have been hit by an unprecedented deluge of rain over the past 24 hours, with areas northeast of Houston experiencing a staggering 30 inches of precipitation in just one day.
The catastrophic event serves as a sobering reminder of the power of nature and a stark illustration of how climate change is rewriting weather patterns.
The rapid rate at which the rain fell – up to five inches an hour in some areas – caught residents off guard, leaving them struggling to cope with the aftermath.