Today marks a new water year. Historically, it was done on a calendar year. Some organizations still do a fiscal year July 1 to June 30. According to California Water Watch Susanville received 23.12 inches of precipitation from October 1 to September 30.*That is the official measurement taken at the Susanville Airport. However, precipitation totals are greater the further south along the base of Diamond Mountain, This holds true, as well, at the west end of Susanville. On the other hand, further to east such as the Standish district the amount of precipitation is substantially less.

According to California Water Watch 16.33”’ is the average. A historic high of 31.32” and a low of 6.82”.

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*Due to yesterday’s storm, the figure may be higher.