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April’s showers nearly double the average rainfall for many counties

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From the St. John's River Water Management District

All counties in the St. Johns River Water Management District’s service area experienced higher-than-average rainfall during April, with several counties seeing twice their average. This is a departure from last year’s data when rainfall was trending significantly below average. A full hydrological report was presented today during the district’s governing board meeting.

April’s showers brought the 12-month rainfall total to above average, with a zone of very high rain running through northern Alachua, most of Putnam, southwest St. Johns, and northwest Flagler counties. Districtwide, the annual rainfall total is more than 11 inches above average.

  • Bradford, Clay, St. Johns, Alachua, Putnam, Marion, Flagler, and Volusia all received enough rainfall during April to double their monthly average.
  • Putnam County had the highest rainfall, with 7.4 inches.
  • The southernmost part of the district, including Indian River, Osceola, and portions of Brevard County, all had average rainfall, ranging from 2.4 to 2.7 inches.

About the SJRWMD

St. Johns River Water Management District staff are committed to ensuring the sustainable use and protection of water resources for the benefit of the people of the district and the state of Florida. The St. Johns River Water Management District is one of five districts in Florida managing groundwater and surface water supplies in the state. The district encompasses all or part of 18 northeast and east-central Florida counties. District headquarters are in Palatka, and staff also are available to serve the public at service centers in Maitland, Jacksonville, and Palm Bay.

Rainfall, St. Johns River Water Management District

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