An Alarming New Trend in Hurricane Deaths.

The article discusses Hurricane Helene, which has become one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history. Topics include the increasing threat of rainfall flooding over storm surge in tropical cyclones, particularly due to climate change, which intensifies moisture retention in hurricanes. It also highlights the outdated emergency planning and flood maps in areas like Buncombe County, North Carolina, which lacked adequate evacuation infrastructure.