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Flash Flooding Risk Continues in Texas; Wildfire Smoke Impacts in the East

Widespread, life-threatening considerable flash flooding is expected in south-central Texas through at least Friday. Catastrophic river flooding and rapid rises on small streams, arroyos, and typically dry washes are expected in the Texas Hill Country. Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality across much of the Great Lakes region into the Northeast U.S. with Air Quality Alerts in effect. Read More >

Rainfall Variations During ENSO


American Samoa Seasonal Rainfall Variations During ENSO
(Values are % of normal)

El Nino Year (0) Year (+1)
Winter Spring Summer Fall Winter Spring Summer Fall
103% 116% 110% 114% 109% 107% 92% 104%
La Nina Year (0) Year (+1)
Winter Spring Summer Fall Winter Spring Summer Fall
114% 87% 94% 90% 99% 86% 72% 81%