Advocates call for better flood relief policies for Appalachian communities
Since 2013, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has given Pennsylvania more than $375 million in relief for severe storms and flooding.
Since 2013, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has given Pennsylvania more than $375 million in relief for severe storms and flooding.
A warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, which can fuel heavy rain events and flash floods.
We met with four neighbors in Harrisburg’s Allison Hill to learn about climate effects.
The analysis was created by the Center for Climate Integrity, an advocacy group that aims to hold polluters accountable.
The solar powered stations have a battery power backup and collect data on air and soil temperature, humidity, solar radiation, air pressure, wind speed and direction, rainfall and soil moisture.
The intense storms that cause flash floods are likely to become more common in Pennsylvania with climate change, and they’re happening outside historical floodplains.
Penn State research shows most cities and boroughs in the state are projected to face higher flood risks by the year 2099.
Forecasters say heavy rain will move west to east across Pennsylvania from Tuesday night to Wednesday night.