Could the recent Mississippi Flooding in Iowa and so forth be influenced by Melting Glaciers as well?

Question

In addition to the recent heavy rains and levee breaks, could glacial retreat be an influence on the current condition in Iowa?

Answer 1

Warming causes the glaciers to melt, around the Earth. That increases the flow to the sea, and evaporation increases as well. The weather patterns HAVE changed,bringing more precipitation to the Midwest for the past 20 years. This flood has been called a "1,000 year flood"! The one in 1993 was called the"100 year flood". What's next?

Answer 2

it all the rains fault.  blame rain.

Answer 3

Yes.  Global Warming, which causes glacial melt, also influences herpes outbreaks, gravity and Bush being evil.  It is tied to everything or will be eventually.

Answer 4

i can't wait for the melting of the glaciers. I live in middle Georgia an want beach front property. sun and surf a okay with me

Answer 5

Not at this time it has direct affect.

Answer 6

An pray tell --- exactly what GLACIERS flow into the Mississippi River today?

Oh I forgot about 11,000 years ago they helped create the Mississippi !