10 years after Tax Day flood, Rice researchers warn of hidden risk
April 15, 2026
April 15, 2026
HOUSTON, Texas, April 15 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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10 years after Tax Day flood, Rice researchers warn of hidden risk
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Ten years after the 2016 Tax Day flood inundated parts of the Houston region with nearly two feet of rain in a matter of hours, new research from Rice University suggests a similar storm today could have far greater consequences, especially for residents who believe they are out of harm's . . .
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10 years after Tax Day flood, Rice researchers warn of hidden risk
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Ten years after the 2016 Tax Day flood inundated parts of the Houston region with nearly two feet of rain in a matter of hours, new research from Rice University suggests a similar storm today could have far greater consequences, especially for residents who believe they are out of harm's . . .