The drought that has been plaguing the State of Oklahoma for most of 2026 was mostly washed away October 14 and 15 when rain came in huge quantities.

Although not in our immediate area, Hydro led the state with 11.9” of rain over the two day period.

In the Heart of Oklahoma, Purcell led the way recording 6.8” followed by Washington at 5.48” and Byars at 4.39”.

Maysville picked up seven inches followed by Pauls Valley at 3.10”. A resident in Dibble had six inches in their gauge.

Other notable amounts included 10.20” in El Reno, 9.73” in Elk City and 6.16” in Midwest City.

Purcell has recorded 28.40” for the year-to-date with the normal amount here anywhere from 27.35” to 31.22”. This time last year Purcell had recorded 42.89”.

During the month of July 1.4” was measured here for the entire month and there was no rainfall in the month of August.

In September 2.15” was recorded.

Officially at Will Rogers International Airport, Oklahoma City has recorded 24.11” this year but in other parts of town the amounts range from 27.03” to 29.25”.

Additional rain is predicted for Sunday and early next week.