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NOVA S52E18 — Superfloods
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NOVA•Season 52•Episode 18

Superfloods

7.6/10 · 50 votesOct 29, 202553 min

Ranked #7 of 20 in Season 52•+0.3 vs season avg

Discussion

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene dumped 14 inches of rain on North Carolina, triggering flash floods and killing more than 100 people. Why are these floods on the rise around the world-even in places thousands of feet above sea level?

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Episode Summary

"Superfloods" is episode 18 of NOVA season 52. It scored 7.6/10 from 50 votes, ranking #7 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on October 29, 2025.

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