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Colorado Flood Photos: 100-Year Storm
By Live Science Staff published
Torrential rains fell in the area of Boulder and Denver in Colorado in September 2013, causing some of the worst flooding the area has ever seen.

Colorado Disaster: What Is a 100-Year Flood?
By Douglas Main published
Massive flooding in Colorado has killed at least three people and been declared a 100-year-flood. But what does the term mean? And why has there been so much rain?

BREAKING: Major Flooding Kills One in Boulder, Colo.
By Courtney Spamer published
Heavy rain on Wednesday led to significant flooding in the Boulder, Colo., area.

Fernand Drifting Over Mexico With Flooding Threat
By Brian Edwards published
Fernand has weakened since it made landfall in Mexico. However, flooding remains a major concern.

The Changing Climate For Flood Insurance (Op-Ed)
By Rob Moore published
Opinion Can flood insurance adapt to a changing climate?

Coastal Flooding Damage: $1 Trillion a Year by 2050
By Tia Ghose published
Coastal areas around the globe could see $1 trillion in damage a year by 2050 if no mitigating steps are taken, but planning ahead could dramatically reduce the damage, new research suggests.
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