A recent report from the First Street Foundation has shed light on the changing landscape of flood risk due to intense rain events like Hurricane Helene. The report, released in 2023, challenges the traditional notion of a '1-in-100-year flood event' as being obsolete in the face of increasing extreme weather patterns.
The non-profit organization, known for its focus on weather risk research, highlights the impact of climate change on the frequency and severity of flooding events. Hurricane Helene serves as a prime example of the type of intense rain event that is becoming more common in today's climate.
