Geary County Extension Agent Chuck Otte said a total of 1.71 inches of rain fell in Junction City during the 24-hour period ending at 7 a.m. Friday. The precipitation during overnight – early morning thunderstorms.

Total rainfall recorded for the month of August has been calculated at 7.42 inches, well above the normal average of 3.96 inches for August. The year-to-date total is 33.25 inches, above the year-to-date average for this time of year of 24.68 inches.