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Record setting 20 inches of rain to end spring
Over the past two months, the Ozarks have received more than 20 inches of rain, driven by relentless waves of severe weather.
2025 dethroned an 80-year-old record for the wettest April and May combined. This made me curious about the record for any two months. So I dove into the record books to find out.
I found these two months rank as the third-wettest on record for Springfield.
Date
Total Precipitation
1958 – June & July
23.81″
1945 – March & April
21.01″
2025 – April & May
20.86″
1943 – May & June
20.85″
This recent stretch of heavy rainfall trails only the summer deluge of 1958 and the spring storms of 1945. What makes this especially noteworthy is the frequency and intensity of the storms, many of which brought tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail along with the rain.
Missouri is tied for top spot in tornado count by state with a shocking 105 so far this year. Click here to check out the story Chief Meteorologist Jamie Warriner wrote recapping the active tornado season.
As we head into June, as most locals know, we will slowly transition away from the stormier pattern into calmer and warmer conditions. This year will be no exception, especially once we get into the middle of the month. Regardless, April and May of 2025 have already secured their place in the weather history books.
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