Climate change is already making floods and storms more destructive. As the Earth warms, sea levels are rising and the air is holding more moisture. That means that when storms hit, there is more water to cause damage.
A 2018 study found that, since 1980, the amount of rain or snow falling in the heaviest storms has increased by 27 percent. And as sea levels rise, coastal flooding is getting worse. A 2018 report found that climate change has made storm surge floods 3 times more likely in New York City.
Flooding and storms are not only becoming more destructive, they are also becoming more frequent. A 2018 study found that the number of floods in the United States has increased by 43 percent since 1980.
There are many factors that contribute to the increased frequency and severity of floods and storms, but climate change is a major one. As the Earth continues to warm, we can expect even more destructive floods and storms in the future.
https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-and-flooding
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/climate-change-is-worsening-floods-and-storms/
https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-global-warming-making-storms-wetter-and-more-destructive