When Rain Doesn’t Fall: North Texas’ Driest Summers

North Texans are no strangers to the summer heat. But how have the past few years compared when it comes to cumulative rainfall in our region?

July is typically the driest month of the year in North Texas, but some summers can be especially dry from start to finish. Looking at rainfall totals from May through August, here are some of the driest summers on record for the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

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Rank Year Summer Precipitation
 1  1934 1.03 in. 
 2 2023  3.60 in. 
 3 1952  4.21 in. 
 4 2006  4.54 in. 
 5 1998  4.59 in. 

For perspective, North Texas averages 13.6 inches of precipitation between May and August, meaning these summers saw only a fraction of the rainfall North Texans normally expect.

IFCD 3’s Role When It’s Dry

While fewer storms mean fewer rainfalls events to monitor, it doesn’t mean the flood control work stops. In fact, dry weather allows our teams to focus on:

  • Collecting trash

  • Inspecting facilities

  • Conducting repairs

  • Planning for future projects

One thing is for certain: whether a summer brings one inch of rain or 10, IFCD 3 works year-round to help keep Valley Ranch prepared for whatever weather event comes next.

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