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How much rain can a hurricane make, and does the storm size matter?

2026-10-12T12:20:56.000Z

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From The Conversation · Environment

  • Hurricane Harvey dropped several feet of rain on Texas, stranding trucks, people and their pets.
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  1. The Conversation · Environment — How much rain can a hurricane make, and does the storm size matter?