The next time you read how bad the rainfall is, consider this chart, which is updated daily. It shows the total rain to this date for each year that our weather station has been operational. For reference, it also shows the regional normal rainfall for this date, and links to the US climatological website for their data concerning drought conditions in the state.

Total YTD Rainfall from 2005 to 2008 Date Range Rainfall 01/01/05 - 11/21/05 36.13" 01/01/06 - 11/21/06 31.32" 01/01/07 - 11/21/07 23.23" 01/01/08 - 11/21/08 33.09" Normal YTD Rainfall: 44.18" U.S. Drought Monitor Website