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Desert residents brace for rare heavy rainfall

Original: Gutters cleaned as of NOW ✅ NB: A mere 1.5-2" (38-50mm) of rain doesn't sound like much... but this is a landscape and e

A resident in an arid region is preparing for incoming rain by clearing gutters, noting that a forecast of 1.5 to 2 inches (38-50mm) is significant where the annual total is only around 10 inches (250mm). The remark highlights how even modest rainfall can pose flooding and drainage risks in landscapes unaccustomed to it, and draws a wry comparison with the wetter Pacific Northwest.

Why now: An approaching rain event far exceeding normal levels for a dry region is prompting people to share preparations and concerns about potential flash flooding.

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• Gutters cleaned as of NOW ✅ NB: A mere 1.5-2" (38-50mm) of rain doesn't sound like much... but this is a landscape and environment that typically receives an annual total of just ~10" / 250 mm of precipitation (our annual rainfall total is a basic day in the PNW, I know😜) So… · alexskunz@mas.to · 1

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