The 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season in Review
As the devastating 2017 hurricane season comes to a close, we review the season statistics and present our preliminary analyses of rainfall associated with each of the 5 named storms that impacted the U.S. mainland this year.
When Rain Gauges Overtop: A Collection of Reports Exceeding the CoCoRaHS 11” Gauge Capacity
The CoCoRaHS volunteer network provides a wealth of rain gauge data, including some rare 24-hour rainfalls in excess of 11″.
Hurricane Irma: a Historic Storm for Florida
After becoming one of the Atlantic’s most powerful hurricanes on record, Irma hit Florida as a Category 3 storm, bringing widespread heavy rain to the state.
Hurricane Harvey – Extraordinary Flooding for Houston and Surrounding Areas
Hurricane Harvey will likely be remembered for many years as one of the most catastrophic storms to ever hit the United States.