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2009 Rainfall Deficits

By Gannon Medwick
Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Rainfall* has been scarce in 2009, and accordingly, the year-to-date rainfall deficit** is already large across our region:

New Bern deficit: 4.79”
Raleigh deficit: 3.15”
Hatteras deficit: 5.93”
Elizabeth City deficit: 4.82”
Wilmington deficit:4.35”

* Statistically, “rainfall” really means liquid precipitation which includes both rainfall and melted snow / ice.
** Rainfall Deficit = Average Rain - Actual Rain

Welcome rain remains in the forecast for Wednesday, February 18.  A widespread .5”+ rainfall is possible.

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