Flooding is the leading storm-related killer in the U.S., averaging over 125 deaths annually, with notable events including Hurricane Helene (250 deaths) and Hurricane Harvey (68 deaths) among others. Recent severe flooding in Texas Hill Country resulted in at least 32 fatalities, while historical disasters like Hurricane Katrina claimed nearly 1,400 lives and caused $200 billion in damages.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Flooding can be very dangerous and has caused lots of people to get hurt or even lose their lives in different storms, especially when heavy rain falls very quickly.
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