Another One For The Record Book

We just can't break the cycle of rain across eastern Iowa and west-central Illinois.  More rain is on the way to the area today, tonight, and Saturday.

As of Thursday night, we're already up to 7.94" of rain for the month of May in the Quad Cities.  That now ranks as one of the wettest Mays on record.

We're at #8 right now and it would not be out of the question to pick up another inch or two of rain if we get caught under a persistent thunderstorm.  One inch of rain before midnight Friday would push us to #7 and two inches would send us up to #3!!!

This top ten appearance comes just a month after we closed out April as one of the top ten wettest, too.  In April 2013, the Quad Cities recorded 7.21" of rain for a 4th wettest April on record finish.

We're not alone with the heavy rain.  Look at how much rain has fallen in the past week.

After more scattered showers Sunday to kick off the month of June, it looks like we'll have a chance to dry out for a couple of days, Sunday and Monday.

Make the most of your weekend!

CBS4 meteorologist Anthony Peoples