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TVA reports high October rainfall in Tennessee River Valley, 180% of normal levels

Officials said the valley received 55.34" of rainfalls so far this year, around 13" of surplus rainwater and more than 4" over what they typically see in a year.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority said the Tennessee River Valley has seen nearly double the amount of rainfall in October than it usually does.

In a post on social media, the TVA said the area usually sees around 2.95 inches of rainfall. In October 2021, they said the area saw around 5.26 inches of rain — around 180% of normal.

Officials also said that so far this year, the valley has seen around 55.34 inches of rain, which is around 4 inches more than they usually see over an entire year. They also said that the area has 13 inches of surplus rain as of early November 2021.

October rainfall in the Tenn. River Valley was nearly 180% of normal with 5.26". Normal is 2.95".
For the year, the Valley has received 55.34" of rainfall, that's about 13" of surplus and just over 4" more than we would typically see in a year. 🌧☂️
(Chickamauga Dam - Feb. 2021) pic.twitter.com/iSjbHlXTwU
— Tennessee Valley Authority (@TVAnews) November 2, 2021

A few showers were in the forecast for the night of Nov. 3, with scattered showers continuing into Nov. 4. There was also a chance of frost Thursday night as temperatures dropped in East Tennessee.