Did Norman, Oklahoma Turn into Lake Norman Last Night? An In-Depth Investigation (Kind Of)
So, you woke up this morning in Norman, Oklahoma, and your pet goldfish is casually swimming around the living room. Fish are supposed to be in bowls, right? Not casually exploring your throw rug. This likely leads you to the burning question: exactly how much rain did Norman get last night?
Fear not, fellow Normanites (and anyone else who cares about Oklahoma's rain situation), because we're about to dive into the fascinating world of precipitation data (or, you know, at least check the weather thingy).
Did it Rain Cats and Dogs (or at least Goldfish?)
Unfortunately, reliable sources (unlike that ominous puddle in your driveway) haven't reported cats and dogs falling from the sky. But that doesn't mean it wasn't a wet one!
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Finding the Rainfall Truth
QuickTip: Don’t ignore the small print.
Here's the thing: Since I can't peer into the past and measure raindrops with a magical spoon, we need to rely on the internet (because, let's face it, the internet knows everything). Luckily, there are some pretty cool resources like the Oklahoma Mesonet [Oklahoma Mesonet rainfall data] that track rainfall.
Spoiler Alert: I Can't Actually Tell You How Much Rain Without You Doing a Tiny Bit of Work
I know, I know, not the answer you were hoping for. But here's the good news: with a little online sleuthing, you can find out exactly how much rain soaked Norman last night.
How to Find Norman's Rainfall:
Tip: Revisit this page tomorrow to reinforce memory.
- Head over to the Oklahoma Mesonet website [Oklahoma Mesonet rainfall data].
- Click on the "Recent Rainfall Table" [Oklahoma Mesonet rainfall data].
- Voila! You'll see a table with rainfall totals for various Oklahoma locations, including Norman. You can even see how much rain fell over the past 7 days, just in case you were wondering if goldfish rain is a common occurrence.
So, Was it a Drizzle or a Downpour?
Once you've done your internet detective work, you'll be able to answer the age-old question: was it enough rain to warrant breaking out the inflatable pool in your backyard?
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FAQ: How to Deal with Norman Rain
QuickTip: Reading twice makes retention stronger.
How to find out how much rain Norman got last night?
Check the Oklahoma Mesonet's Recent Rainfall Table [Oklahoma Mesonet rainfall data].
How to survive a Norman downpour?
Stock up on movies, snacks, and maybe a raincoat (just in case your goldfish decide to go for a neighborhood swim).
How to convince your goldfish it doesn't actually live in an ocean (your living room)?
QuickTip: Take a pause every few paragraphs.
Maybe invest in a bigger bowl?
How to turn leftover rain into lemonade?
Well, you can't literally make lemonade from rain, but you could use the extra water to grow some!
How to prepare for future Norman rain events?
Download the Mesonet app to get real-time weather updates (and avoid any goldfish-related surprises).
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