Precipitation summary for October

For the month of October, 6.51″ of rain fell in Carol Stream. This was 3.84″ above the normal total of 2.67″, or 244% from normal. Rain was observed on 23 of 31 days.

Fortunately, long-term forecasts call for less rain through mid-November. In addition, the large amount of rain fell gradually, causing only limited flooding problems.