Kentucky experiences record rainfall, according to Kentucky Climate Center
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) — It’s no surprise this year has been a rather wet one with multiple heavy rainfall events.
The Kentucky Climate Center, located within Western Kentucky University’s campus, announced that the statewide rainfall average has surpassed the previous record.
As a state, the average rainfall amount of 26.42 inches has fallen since the beginning of the year. The previous record, set back in 1939, was 25.65 inches.
The state is divided into four climate sectors: Western, Central, Bluegrass, and Eastern. Of the four sectors, three have set new records for rainfall received year to date:
| Climate Division | Rainfall |
|---|---|
| Western | 28.74 inches |
| Central | 30.60 inches |
| Bluegrass | 25.49 inches |
The KCC also mentions along with the above-average rainfall, Kentucky has also experienced a very warm start to the Spring season.
| Month | Above Average |
|---|---|
| March | +3.9ºF |
| April | +3.3ºF |
As temperatures increase, rain chances can also increase as additional moisture becomes available for additional development.
You can read the latest weather forecast from the First Alert Weather Team on our website or by downloading the WBKO First Alert Weather App.
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