Change in the Magnitude of River Flooding in the United States, 1965-2015

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This figure shows changes in the size and frequency of flooding events in rivers and streams in the United States between 1965 and 2015. Blue upward-pointing symbols show locations where floods have become larger; brown downward-pointing symbols show locations where floods have become smaller. Data were analyzed by Louise Slater and Gabriele Villarini at the University of Iowa. For more information: www.epa.gov/climatechange/science/indicators

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  • geospatial
  • 020-033
  • air
  • united-states
  • climatology-meteorology-atmosphere
  • climate

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