Most of us know how to use a rain gauge, or at least most of us think that we know how. Set it outdoors before a rainfall, check it after the storm has passed, and then tell your friends and neighbors ...

Thunder rumbles, lightning flashes, rain rattles against the window. It certainly feels as though you won’t need to water the garden tomorrow. But are you sure? “Rain can be deceiving,” said Sharon ...

Initially used by weather stations and now by gardeners, farmers, and weather enthusiasts alike, rain gauges collect rain into a funnel to measure precipitation, saving users time, energy, and money.

FARGO — Rain gauges come in all different shapes and sizes, but the StormTRACKER rain gauge has four parts: a funnel, a measuring tube, a 4-inch diameter overflow tube and this mounting bracket. Where ...

Rain gauges are some of the most basic yet necessary tools used to measure weather today. It was created in 1441 for agricultural purposes. Centuries later, the rain gauge is still widely used to ...

Improved rainfall data makes it easier for regions to plan, predict and warn residents, as more parts of the country brace for extreme weather events. “The more we know where there are flood risks, ...