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TexasBushwhacker

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7. We already have a big problem in Houston

Reply to kebob (Original post)

Mon Dec 5, 2016, 05:02 PM

Dec 2016

Torrential rains and flat topography are a bad combo. Even if we had enough drainage, the water just can't move fast enough because there's no "downhill".

More drainage helps, but that costs tax dollars which people don't want to pay.

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Warming U.S. Could See Extreme Rains Increase Fivefold [View all] kebob Dec 2016 OP

That's God answering prayers for rain to fight the fires caused by liberal (insert nonsense). rickford66 Dec 2016 #1

all that fresh water Sunlei Dec 2016 #2

And not one damn official do a damn thing DK504 Dec 2016 #9

As California, which produces a huge proportion of US produce, will continue it's extreme drought. Kablooie Dec 2016 #3

In times of crisis, all systems fail bucolic_frolic Dec 2016 #4

Watch insurance industry and rising premium costs. beachbum bob Dec 2016 #5

on a high spot. new gutters and drain pipes away from the foundation, plus midwest. pansypoo53219 Dec 2016 #6

We already have a big problem in Houston TexasBushwhacker Dec 2016 #7

I actually heard this on AM news radio in Los Angeles... C Moon Dec 2016 #8

Heavy rains shouldn't be wasted while drought conditions exist elsewhere. Catchment and cistern ancianita Dec 2016 #10

Let's add: in places that still get rain. California isn't getting much these past 6 years Hekate Dec 2016 #11

"And it can't be prayed away"... GReedDiamond Dec 2016 #12