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Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

August Top Ten Precipitation Records
1930-2024
Midland, Texas
Average Monthly Precipitation = 1.72 in
Rank Wettest Year Rank Driest Year
1  5.92 2006 1  0.00 1936
2  5.34 1934 2  0.03 2009
3  4.43 1974 3  0.05 1999
4  4.37 1993 4  0.06 2000
5  4.06 2022 5  0.08 1935
6  3.94 1986 6  0.09 1943
 7  3.84  1958 7    0.17 1  1967
 8  3.80  1972 7    0.17 1  2002
 9  3.76  1942 9  0.18   1953
  10  3.44  2001 10    0.20     2020

Footnotes:

  1. 0.17 occurred two times and ranked seventh  driest