WASHINGTON — There has been what feels like a massive amount of rain drenching the D.C. region for the past week — but has it set a rainfall record?
The National Weather Service said at least one rainfall record has been broken: on May 14, the rain set a record of 1.49 inches recorded at Reagan National Airport, according to the National Weather Service data. The previous record for that day went all the was set back in 1905 and measured 1.33 inches.
Since this bout of rain started May 12, there has been 3.39 inches of rain recorded at Reagan National Airport, the weather service reports.
Some areas in western Maryland and Northern Virginia have also seen higher-than-average rainfall, but according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Kyle Pallozi, it’s a little harder to figure out if records have been set in those areas because there isn’t much historical data for them.
With heavy rainfall still in the forecast for Friday, the region could see more records broken.
Keep an eye on flooding conditions around the region and keep this useful advice from Storm Team 4 meteorologist Chuck Bell in mind when traveling on the roads:
If you were hoping for better weather on Friday, it’s time to start hoping for something else. Flood watches and warnings have been issued. Stay away from high or fast moving water! Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Driving on a road you can’t see: BAD IDEA! pic.twitter.com/dcVH5A6noD
— Chuck Bell (@ChuckBell4) May 17, 2018
