A simple, inexpensive device can eliminate the guesswork: a rain gauge. It measures rainfall as the depth of water that collects in a tube. Why does that measurement matter? Inches of rainfall are ...

Using materials that most have readily available in your home, you can make your own rain gauge to accurately measure the rain that has fallen in your backyard. For starters, you'll need some ...

In order to get the most accurate readings, a few viewers have asked: Where is the best place to install my rain gauge? There are several characteristics to think about when setting up a rain ...

A downpour of rain over the past week has North Dakotans reaching for their rain gauges. However, you may not be using them correctly. Rick Krolak with the National Weather Service in Bismarck ...