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(top) Observed increase in extremely heavy rainfall across the United States between 1958 and 2012. (bottom) Increase in heavy rainfall projected by 2081-2100 compared to 1981-2000 if carbon dioxide emissions continue at a high rate. Maps by NOAA Climate.gov, based on Figure 2.18 and Figure 2.19 of the 2014 National Climate Assessment.