Cloudbursts

08/23/25

“How can we get storm events that dump a year’s worth of rain?”

Clouds carry water moisture. This moisture is released as rain when enough water molecules condense and become too heavy to stay afloat. When clouds are pushed up in mountainous regions, the quick elevation can force drastic condensation that leads to cloud collapse. These Cloudbursts result in heavy localized downpours that can dump even a year’s worth of water in the span of a few hours. Community managers need to take proactive action to ensure their residents are safe from cloudburst floods.

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