Rain and Flooding

One common way to measure a flood is by its water level in relation to a fixed point, such as a gauge or marker. Hydrologists may also consider the flow rate of water or the extent of flooded area to assess the impact and severity of a flood event. Additionally, historical data and modeling techniques can be used to quantify the size and magnitude of a flood.

Flowing water can sort particles based on their size, shape, and density. As water moves downstream, it has different velocities and energy levels that can selectively transport larger, heavier particles while leaving behind smaller, lighter ones. This process is known as sorting, where sediments are organized based on their characteristics.

Australia is the driest inhabited continent on Earth, with large areas experiencing low rainfall and periodic droughts. However, some regions in Australia, such as the northern parts of the country and the coastal areas, do receive a significant amount of rainfall.

Floods move as excess water from heavy rainfall or snowmelt flows over land, seeking lower elevations to follow the path of least resistance. This excess water can accumulate in rivers, lakes, and streams, causing them to overflow and flood nearby areas. Floods can also be influenced by factors such as topography, land cover, and human activities.

In the US it's just called a 'wintry mix,' although sometimes it is more commonly referred to as "sleet.'

If you're referring to the METAR code, it's RASN.

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A rain shadow is a region on the leeward side of a mountain that receives significantly less precipitation than the windward side. As moist air rises over the mountain, it cools and releases most of its moisture, creating rainy conditions on one side of the mountain. The air that descends on the other side is dry and warms up, leading to drier conditions and creating the rain shadow effect.

Precipitation appears in the form of rain, sleet, or snow. Rain is liquid water falling from clouds, sleet is a mix of rain and ice pellets, and snow is frozen water vapor that falls as flakes. Each type of precipitation occurs under specific temperature conditions in the atmosphere.

Titan, Saturn's largest moon, shows evidence of rainfall and erosion by methane and ethane liquids. The presence of river channels, lakes, and seas filled with hydrocarbons suggests a dynamic hydrological cycle on Titan.

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Hail forms in the upper atmosphere where the temperatures may be quite different from the temperatures on the ground. In fact a very warm day can mean that warm and humid air may rise quickly into a mass of very cold air above causing a rapid freezing of the moisture which then falls to the ground a hail.

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I used to live in Texas and we often had hailstones hitting the car on a hot day.

In fact you can take out hailstone damage for your car insurance and there have been many claims on hot days!

Also, no the hailstones do not melt and turn back to liquid before hitting the ground (at least not always).

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When water vapor cools high in the atmosphere, it can condense into liquid water droplets. These droplets may then collide and merge with one another, forming larger droplets. Eventually, these droplets may become heavy enough to fall as precipitation, such as rain or snow.

Well, a warm front already indicates that warm air has risen over a cold air mass. So when that warm air meets an area of cold dense air, this signifies another warm front will occur. At this area of convergence, a warm front will bring rainy/wet weather.

The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is one of the driest places on earth, with some areas where no rainfall has ever been recorded. This desert is characterized by its arid landscape, extreme dryness, and lack of vegetation, making it a unique and otherworldly environment.

A rain shadow is a dry area on the leeward side of a mountain where precipitation is significantly reduced. As moist air moves up and over the mountain, it cools, causing the air to release most of its moisture as precipitation on the windward side. By the time the air reaches the leeward side, it has lost much of its moisture, resulting in drier conditions.

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The water cycle, sometimes called the Precipitation cycle.

This is likely due to the convergence of warm, moist air near the equator, leading to the formation of thunderstorms in the evening. The heating of the land during the day causes the development of convective clouds, which later produce rainfall as the air cools in the evening. This process is known as the diurnal cycle of convection.

Freezing rain occurs when rain falls onto a surface that is below freezing temperature, causing the rain to freeze upon contact and create a layer of ice. This can result in very slippery conditions on roads, sidewalks, and other surfaces, making travel hazardous.

Rain and snow form from the water on Earth that evaporates into the atmosphere, cools, and then condenses into droplets or ice crystals. This process is part of the water cycle, where water constantly moves between the atmosphere, land, and oceans through processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

Water enters the water table through a process called recharge, which occurs when precipitation, such as rain or snow, infiltrates through the soil and reaches the saturation zone underground. This replenishes the groundwater stored in the water table.

Recovering from a 500-year flood event would depend on the extent of damage and resources available. Typically, it could take several years for a city like Sacramento to fully recover, including rebuilding infrastructure, homes, and businesses, as well as implementing new flood prevention measures. The process might be expedited with sufficient emergency response plans and financial aid.

People in flood-affected areas face challenges such as displacement from their homes, loss of property and livelihoods, food and water shortages, health risks from contaminated water, and potential outbreaks of diseases. They also deal with emotional stress, trauma, and the long process of recovery and rebuilding their lives.