The year started out exceptionally wet for Arkansas, but since May 19th, Little Rock has not seen measurable rain.
Little Rock was so rainy, at one point, it was ranked first place for most year-to-date rainfall. We fell to third place in the first half of May.
As of June 1st, Little Rock ranks 10th in year-to-date rainfall at nearly 3 feet. The airport officially measures 35.72".
It is the first time so far in 2023, nearly half of the state is under abnormally dry drought conditions.