Our ability to anticipate flooding often requires that we look to the skies. Historic data and trends may provide a clue as to what to expect, but climate change is also expected to have new impacts on flooding in Illinois.
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Rainfall and stream gauge data
Historic rainfall and stream gauge data is used to design stormwater infrastructure for new development and flood relief projects.
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Historic floods
Floods are among the worst of natural disasters, in terms of lives lost and property damaged. Wherever rain falls, flooding can occur, as proven by historic Illinois floods.
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Climate change
Climate change is expected to have direct and indirect impacts on Illinois. As climate change warms the atmosphere, altering the hydrologic cycle, changes to the amount, timing, form, and intensity of precipitation will continue.
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