Climate Impact Report – 4/10
April 10, 2025
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Flood StagesAs of Wednesday morning, 24 river gauge sites were at major flood stage, and 122 locations across the central U.S. were at or above flood stage.
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Florida Wildfire
SeasonThe Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and the Florida Forest Service warn that this wildfire season could be especially dangerous and urge residents to prepare.
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FireMeteorologists in Phoenix, Arizona, declared three First Alert Weather Days for the first triple-digit temps of the year.
Key Facts Of The Day 4/10
Storms And Flooding
- Torrential rains have ended over the Tennessee, Ohio, and Mississippi river basins, but runoff from the 8-16 inches of rain that fell over just a few days will continue to surge into the largest rivers and lead to moderate to major flooding that could persist to nearly the end of April.
- As of Wednesday morning, 24 river gauge sites were at major flood stage, and 122 locations across the central U.S. were at or above flood stage.
- AccuWeather experts estimate that the major flooding and severe weather outbreak have caused an estimated $80 billion to $90 billion in total damage and economic loss.
- A storm will impact the Northeast from Friday to Saturday with enough rain, snow, and coastal flooding to impact travel.
Wildfires
- The Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and the Florida Forest Service warn that this wildfire season could be especially dangerous and urge residents to prepare.
Extreme Heat
- Meteorologists in Phoenix, Arizona, declared three First Alert Weather Days for the first triple-digit temps of the year.
- In 2024, as temperature records shattered, Santa Clara County, California, saw 38 heat-related deaths, outnumbering preceding years.
- A new study found that extreme weather conditions negatively affect production yields on Midwest dairy farms, with a disproportionate impact on smaller farms.