What began as a dry and uneventful start to the year has turned into a historic stretch of rainfall for the Ozarks. As of mid-June, Springfield has recorded 29.83 inches of rain for 2025. A massive total that places the city on pace for one of its top five wettest years on record.
The year started quietly, with January (1.83”), February (1.04”), and March (1.22”) all finishing below average. By the end of the first quarter, Springfield had seen just over 4 inches of total rainfall. But everything changed in April.
That’s when the skies opened and a persistent wet pattern began. Springfield recorded 13.29 inches of rain in April alone — the wettest April ever recorded in the city’s history. May followed suit, bringing another 7.5 inches of rain and continuing the trend of excessive moisture.
The deluge has taken a toll on the region. Flooding has become a frequent concern, with saturated soils and standing water across many low-lying areas. Farmers are especially feeling the impact, as waterlogged fields have delayed planting, limited access, and raised concerns about crop viability heading into summer.
More rain lingers in the forecast as scattered thunderstorms will be possible for the start of the week. Thankfully, long-range models and climatology point toward a warmer and drier shift in the pattern for the end of the month, which will grant everyone much-needed time to dry out…