We probably didn't get that much rain from this storm either -- it just rained really really really fast.
It's the rate at which it rains as much as how much rains. the fact that newer roads with (assumed) properly sized storm drains were overwhelmed gives you an idea of just how hard it came down.
Other factors, like lack of maintenance and improperly sized drains can also matter.
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Date: 2008-06-24 10:45 pm (UTC)It's the rate at which it rains as much as how much rains. the fact that newer roads with (assumed) properly sized storm drains were overwhelmed gives you an idea of just how hard it came down.
Other factors, like lack of maintenance and improperly sized drains can also matter.