Why do most of the rain gages appear to read in increments of 0.04 inches?
Our rain gauges actually read in millimeters. One millimeter is equal to 0.03937 inches, which rounds up to 0.04 inches. Return to Flood Control District

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1. What is an ALERT Station?
2. Is there additional rainfall, streamflow and weather data besides what is shown in the Rainfall and Weather section of this website?
3. Why do most of the rain gages appear to read in increments of 0.04 inches?
4. Why are there more rain gages in some areas of the County than in others?
5. Why do some wind speed sensors appear to read so low?
6. What is a "water-year"?