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“Surviving the 100 year flood does not mean 99 years of safety”

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Even though most of the Southeast has been dry lately, we’ve had our share of wet conditions and floods in the not-too-distant past.  This article from Bloomberg News describes why experiencing a 100-year storm event does not mean you will never see one again in your lifetime.  You can read it at https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-04-22/surviving-the-100-year-flood-doesn-t-mean-99-years-of-safety.

Torrential rains in south Florida’s Redlands growing region severely damaged winter yellow squash, zucchini and green beans, as well as this field of corn grown by Alger Farms. Source: Alger Farms via The Packer.
Torrential rains in south Florida’s Redlands growing region severely damaged winter yellow squash, zucchini and green beans, as well as this field of corn grown by Alger Farms. Source: Alger Farms via The Packer.
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