June rainfall continues wet weather trend

For the third consecutive month, Albany saw above-average rainfall, with June bringing 4.11 inches—well above the town’s historical June average of 3.55 inches, based on records since 2000.

While June’s total wasn’t as dramatic as the downpours recorded in April and May, it continued a pattern of wetter-than-usual weather across Shackelford County. Combined with April’s 6.26 inches and May’s 6.87 inches, the three-month total now stands at more than 17 inches—far surpassing the 20-year seasonal average to this point.

Unlike the stormy stretches seen in May, most of June’s rainfall came from steady showers rather than severe systems. No major storm damage or warnings were reported locally during the month.

Early rainfall totals suggest that July will follow the same trend, with five inches already recorded in the first week.

Even with the continued rainfall, Hubbard Creek Reservoir remains below full capacity. While recent months have brought modest improvement, water levels remain a concern heading into the hotter summer season.