Ticker for November 4, 1998

                

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October 1998 Wettest on Record for North-Central Oklahoma

More precipitation fell in the north central climate division this October
than in any October since records were kept in 1895.  Overall, the state
recorded its 5th wettest October on record, and the most October
precipitation since 1981.

The drought-stricken southwest received above normal rainfall for the
month, but not as dramatically above normal as most of the rest of the
state.

OCTOBER 1998: HISTORICAL STANDING

Climate        October Rainfall     Rank, of 104    Wettest
Division        1998     Normal     1st = wettest   Since

Panhandle       5.83"     1.27"         2nd         1941
N. Central      9.58"     2.25"         1st         1941
Northeast       8.48"     3.59"         4th         1959

W. Central      7.74"     2.26"         2nd         1986
Central         6.84"     3.22"         7th         1986
E. Central      6.54"     6.54"        17th         1991

Southwest       3.90"     2.72"        23rd         1985
S. Central      4.96"     3.89"        25th         1991
Southeast       7.09"     4.74"        12th         1997

Statewide       6.79"     3.07"         5th         1981