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Texas Drenched by Persistent Drizzle

John Pekowski — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:21:17 +0000

Texas has been drenched by a steady stream of rainfall, which is not expected to completely subside until Sunday. In over an 18 hour period, the deluge has produced 3-4 inches and flash flooding in some areas, with the encrusted earth lacking the absorbency to sponge-up the moisture fast enough. It is hoped that the [...]

Top Water Official Thanks Lubbock Citizens During Interview on KFYO

Rex Andrew — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:11:13 +0000

Rainfall is still below normal. But somehow we are saving water.

At Mid-Year, the Stats About Rain Are Good News, Bad News

Rex Andrew — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:57:36 +0000

For the first half of this year, Lubbock received 5 ¼ inches of rain.

The Rain Is Good, But We Could Use Some More

Rex Andrew — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:46:06 +0000

The bad news is that the .99 inches of rain so far this year is still below where we should be at this point in the year.

Colorado Scientist Says Texas Will See Above-Average Summer Rainfall

Julie Fisher — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:11:04 +0000

A Colorado scientist says farmers and ranchers in Texas and Oklahoma can look forward to a wetter than average summer this year.

2012 Rainfall Still Below Average

Rex Andrew — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:27:48 +0000

We have had some rain in Lubbock during the first quarter of 2012. However, it’s not enough to brag about. Through Friday, the National Weather Service recorded precipitation totaling 1.29 inches. In a normal year, we would have received 2.43 inches. So, we were 1.14 inches below normal. On the positive side, the rainfall so [...]

First Severe Weather Event of Spring Brings Rain to West Texas

Ariel Walden — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:30:59 +0000

The first major severe weather event of Spring took place during the night across the South Plains.

National Weather Service Meteorologist Jody James Says Long Range Forecast Suggests We Will Have Drier Than Normal Weather in the Coming Months

Rex Andrew — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:37:23 +0000

Last year's weather was the driest in the city's history.

Praying for Rain…Will It Work Again?

Rex Andrew — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:31:07 +0000

“We’re calling on God again to come, to visit our dry land, and to bring rain. "

It Doesn't Get Much Dryer Than This, But Rain Is In Our Forecast

Rex Andrew — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:25:00 +0000

We need 14.78 inches of precipitation in December to make this a normal year.

Rainfall Total Still Low…At Least At the National Weather Service

Rex Andrew — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:56:04 +0000

The rainfall total for Lubbock for 2011 is still under three inches.

How Bad Is the Drought? You Be the Judge

Rex Andrew — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:57:42 +0000

At this time last year, Lubbock had received 11 inches more rain than at the same time this year.

Animals Needed the Rain Too — How About Some More

Rex Andrew — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:28:19 +0000

Animals needed the rain. Just ask the mayor (and his wife).