DFW Rainfall Analysis: Above Average Year Despite Recent Dry Spell
WFAAAugust 7, 20251 min1,725 views
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- 📊 DFW Airport has received over 20.5 inches of rain this year, resulting in a surplus of almost an inch above normal.
- ⚠️ Despite the overall surplus, this month alone is below normal by just over half an inch, with a quarter of an inch recorded.
Summer Rainfall Trends
- ☀️ Since June 1st (the start of meteorological summer), DFW has received 2.45 inches of rain, which is about 2 inches below average.
- 🗓️ July and August are typically the driest months for the DFW area, aligning with current observations.
Recent Storm Impacts
- 🌧️ Yesterday's thunderstorms brought significant rainfall to localized areas, with Grand Prairie recording the highest amount at 3.82 inches.
- 📍 Other areas like Arlington received 2.44 inches, Denton close to 2 inches, and downtown Dallas saw 4.24 inches.
- 🚗 The heavy rainfall caused numerous high water crossings and made for difficult road conditions.
- ⚡ Summertime thunderstorms, especially in humid conditions, can rapidly produce substantial rainfall.
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