According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, May was the second wettest month in United States history.
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Racking up an average of 4.41 inches of precipitation, the contiguous U.S. experienced 1.50 inches above average, according to NOAA.
This spring also ranks as the county's sixth wettest, with a precipitation total of 9.85 inches.
And with 37.68 inches of accumulation, 7.73 inches above average, precipitation across the contiguous U.S. from June 2018 to May 2019 shattered the previous all-time 12-month record.
The wet weather has resulted in disastrous flooding for many communities across the country, especially in the Midwest through the mid-Atlantic.
Floodwaters caused at least 54 deaths in 2019, according to the National Weather Service.
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In addition, more than 500 thunderstorms produced tornadoes last month, which is more than double the three-year average of 226.
The wettest month on record was January 1895. Experts began keeping these records 125 years ago.
Read the full May 2019 U.S. Climate Report here.
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