Meanwhile, NOAA data show the last 12 months (May 2018 to April 2019) were the wettest on record for the nation. Then, the Lower 48 posted its wettest winter on record and the territory affected by drought shrank remarkably. More than 100 river and stream gauges, mostly in the central United States, are reporting moderate to major flooding. A powerful spring weather system this week has triggered a new round of flooding in several states in the central United States, and more is expected. Flash flooding and worsening river flooding is expected.

Source: Washington Post May 08, 2019 21:43 UTC