Scientists have discovered that green house gases have significantly increased the risk of extreme rainfall.
Thus the Salt River does not flow all at once, other than during periods of prolonged or extreme rainfall.
The combination of extreme rainfall and lashing winds caused destruction.
Despite its distance, Irene produced extreme rainfall in southern parts of the country that led to many secondary effects.
In 2010/2011 an extreme rainfall of about 165 millimeters was measured during rainy season.
Though it moved quickly, the extreme rainfall was due to Floyd's interaction with an approaching cold front across the area.
The extreme rainfall led to widespread flooding and mudslides across the state.
During its weakening stage, the typhoon led to extreme rainfall near its track.
In Guatemala, the weakened storm brought extreme rainfall that caused extensive flash flooding.
We are changing the climate, the result of which is both extreme drought and extreme rainfall.