My theory is that "X" amount of rain falls across the country. Depending on El Nino/Nina, depends on what part of the country gets the rain. If one place gets extra rain, another place loses their share. I do believe in climate change, but I don't believe humans have much to do with it; 5 ice ages so far and we had zero influence on them.
I've noticed if Texas has a "wet" year, the Southeast is dry. I've been teased for ye-a-rs about paying so much attention to weather. I told them they would too if they spent 10hrs a day on a bike.
And Mike is right about terrain influencing sever weather. My understand is that KY didn't get all that much rain in inches, but it was too much . . . . too fast. My yard's the same way. If I get 6" in a 12-hour day, I'm good. If I get that same 6" in 6 hours, my yard will be under a foot of water.
I've noticed if Texas has a "wet" year, the Southeast is dry. I've been teased for ye-a-rs about paying so much attention to weather. I told them they would too if they spent 10hrs a day on a bike.
And Mike is right about terrain influencing sever weather. My understand is that KY didn't get all that much rain in inches, but it was too much . . . . too fast. My yard's the same way. If I get 6" in a 12-hour day, I'm good. If I get that same 6" in 6 hours, my yard will be under a foot of water.