A warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, making storms capable of unleashing huge amounts of rain over land. Studies have shown that for every degree Fahrenheit that the planet heats up, the atmosphere can hold around 3% to 4% more moisture. As a result, flooding risks across the country are expected to increase in the coming years.

Severe storms are bringing heavy rainfall and causing dangerous flash flooding in the East Coast. The storms shut down highways and disrupted public transportation, creating chaos for commuters struggling to get to their destinations.