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So Far, Fifth Wettest June on Record for Illinois

Published June 22, 2015 by Jim Angel

Even before today’s rain, the statewide average rainfall for June in Illinois is 7.11 inches. That makes it the 5th wettest June on record. And June is not over. Here are the top ten wettest June totals on record and where we stand: 1902 with 8.27 inches 2010 with 7.71 inches 1998 with 7.64 inches 2000 with […]

Rivers Have No Effect on Tornado Tracks

Published May 14, 2015 by Jim Angel

The Kansas City NWS office posted this image showing that rivers have no measurable effect on tornado tracks. The case for St. Louis reminded me that one of the worst tornado disasters in US history occurred when a tornado tracked through St. Louis, jumped the Mississippi River, and continued doing damage in East St. Louis. […]