May 2025 has been an unusually wet month in Alabama, with many areas receiving significantly more rainfall than average.
Some Alabama folks are being witty about it and are sharing a cartoon on social media. It shows Noah in the Ark overlooking the land, flooded as far as the eye can see. An ark passenger asks, "Noah, where are we?" He replies, "I think we're in Alabama."
The cartoon is getting lots of shares and lots of LIKES.
Here's a breakdown of rainfall in Alabama during May 2025:
- Above Average Rainfall: Many locations across Alabama experienced double or even triple their average rainfall for May.
- Record-Breaking Rainfall: Tuscaloosa had its wettest May on record, surpassing the previous record set in 1976.
- Birmingham: Received 10.35 inches of rain, compared to an average of 4.28 inches.
- Huntsville: Received 10.88 inches of rain, compared to an average of 4.12 inches.
- Mobile: Received 7.73 inches of rain, compared to an average of 4.58 inches.
- Montgomery: Received 8.06 inches of rain, compared to an average of 3.23 inches.
- Tuscaloosa: Received a record-breaking 13.83 inches of rain, compared to an average of 3.27 inches.
Possible Impacts of the Heavy Rainfall:
- Flooding: With rainfall totals significantly above average, there is a potential for flooding, especially in low-lying areas.
- Travel Disruptions: Heavy rainfall can lead to hazardous driving conditions and potential road closures.
- Impact on Agriculture: Excessive rainfall can negatively impact crops and delay planting or harvesting.
In Alabama, heavy rain can affect our travel and our planting, but it does not affect our sense of humor.
Jim' Zig' Zeigler's beat is the colorful and positive about Alabama -- her people, places, events, groups and prominent deaths. He is a former Alabama Public Service Commissioner and State Auditor. You can reach him for comments at [email protected].
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