Unprecedented

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Unprecedented

rains from hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria Last summer, caused unprecedented flooding in Puerto Rico, and the states of Texas and Florida.

Experts say the storms have caused the most flooding, since records on flooding began.

unprecedented is something that has not been done, or experienced in the past.

It means having no precedent .

precedent is something done or said that can serve as a guide in the future.