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Since 1970, the U.S. has warmed by 2.6 °F, allowing the atmosphere to hold roughly 10% more moisture.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"climcent-000258#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"From 1958 to 2016, the heaviest 1% of rainfall events became significantly wetter in the Northeast (55%) and Midwest (42%), while other regions of Alaska and the contiguous U.S. saw increases between 9% and 29%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"climcent-000258#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"An analysis of 150 U.S. weather stations from 1970 to 2021 found that 90% of stations saw an increase in hourly rainfall intensity. The average increase across these stations was 13%, with 63% of stations experiencing an increase of 10% or more.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"climcent-000258#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The highest increases in hourly rainfall intensity were observed in Fairbanks, Alaska (49%) and El Paso, Texas (40%). 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