Whitebreast Creek - 6-25

Despite last week’s heavy rainfall, precipitation remains below the annual normal for many in Marion County and the state.

According to climate data from the National Weather Service, the year-to-date average is just over 18 inches for Marion County, with 16.48 recorded since January 1st. Monthly totals were above average in many locations, including the White Breast Creek near Melcher-Dallas, which reported 12 and a half inches of precipitation since June 1st. The average rainfall in Marion County for the month of June is 4.97 inches. In Knoxville, 7.29 inches fell last month. The record was 13.8 set in 2010.