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Flooding is common in Texas Hill Country. This was different

Consider This from NPR

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The Rising Tide of Climate Change: Flooding and Its Impacts

This chapter examines the effects of climate change on rainfall patterns in Texas, noting a 20% increase in rain during heavy storms since the 1950s. It highlights the resulting rise in property damage, exceeding $80 billion, and calls for updated records and improved flood management strategies.

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