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The death toll rose to at least 43 people across four states. States of emergency remain in effect as officials survey the damage. Here's the latest.

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The rain broke records set just 11 days before by Tropical Storm Henri, underscoring warnings from climate scientists of a new normal on a warmed planet: Hotter air holds more water and allows storms to gather strength more quickly and grow ever larger.

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