Early July storm drives above-average rainfall

For the fourth month in a row, Albany recorded above-average rainfall—though July’s total came with a twist. The town received 6.36 inches of rain, nearly triple the historical July average of 2.27 inches. Nearly all of that total fell during the first few days of the month, including a single-day downpour of 4.65 inches on July 4.

The rest of the month saw little to no measurable rain, as high temperatures and dry conditions returned. Despite the impressive monthly total, it hasn’t felt like a wet month in recent weeks, and the Shackelford County burn ban is now back in effect.

So far in 2025, Albany has received over 25 inches of rain—well ahead of the typical pace. Monthly totals to date are as follows:

•January: 1.00 inches

•February: 0.11 inches

•March: 1.45 inches

•April: 6.26 inches

•May: 6.87 inches

•June: 4.11 inches

•July: 6.36 inches

The wettest stretch began in April, when rains picked up significantly and continued through early July. That four-month span alone accounts for more than 23 inches.

Hubbard Creek Reservoir briefly rose to 54.4 percent capacity following the early July rains but had dropped back to 52.5 percent by the end of the month.