Highest rainfall in May

Published on 09-06-2008 by Dr Paul Beckett

The average rainfall for May this year has exceeded all records.  In the last few days of May there was an excessive downpour, topping 50mm (2in) in some areas overnight.  Consequently there was a considerable amount of flooding in the Midlands and the South causing disruption and inconvenience, and spoiling the Bank Holiday for many people!