How often does a 1-in-100-Year weather event occur?

Опубликовано: 17 Июль 2026
на канале: NIWA New Zealand
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Let’s demystifying the 1-in-100-Year Event.
1-in-100-year flood
1-in-100-year storm
1-in-100-year drought
You have probably heard these terms, but do you know what they mean?
After talking to people at Fieldays we have gathered the four most common misunderstandings around one-in-100-year events and answer them.
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