Storm Impact and Measurements
Over 40 trillion gallons of rain fell across the , with contributing significantly to this staggering total. This amount is enough to fill the Dallas Cowboys' stadium 51,000 times or once.
Meteorologists, including private meteorologist Ryan Maue and from , have quantified the rainfall using advanced measurement techniques, highlighting the extraordinary volume and geographical extent of the precipitation.
Causes and Effects
The rainfall resulted from a combination of storm systems, including a stalled low-pressure system and Hurricane Helene, which collectively funneled warm moisture from the onto the , exacerbated by mountainous terrain.
The flooding caused by this unprecedented rainfall has led to apocalyptic damage, with over 100 fatalities reported. The event underscores the increasing severity of weather patterns, potentially linked to climate change.