Millions Face Flooding Risk Across Southern, Eastern U.S. Through Memorial Day Weekend
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Updated · The Washington Post · May 22
Millions Face Flooding Risk Across Southern, Eastern U.S. Through Memorial Day Weekend
5 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 22
Millions of people from Dallas to Atlanta, Washington and New York are set to face heavy rain, dangerous downpours and possible flooding through the long holiday weekend.
Drought-hit parts of the South and East are shifting into a wetter pattern expected to persist through the end of May, driving the flood threat.
The rain could bring relief for farmers and growers after dry conditions, but it is also likely to disrupt Memorial Day weekend travel and outdoor plans across a broad stretch of the country.
As a 'Super El Niño' looms, are these record rains a preview of a catastrophic winter to come?
As drought-parched lands get a historic soaking, will it bring more relief or more destruction to communities?
Built for yesterday's weather, can our cities' infrastructure handle this new era of extreme rain and drought?