Abilene dropped a jaw-dropping 2.65" of rain today — smashing its all-time wettest April 11 on record — while Sacramento added 1.11" of its own to claim the same title. Meanwhile, Fort Worth finally hit 70° for the first time in 2026, a brutal 83 days behind schedule, and Greensboro swung from 52° this time last year to a toasty 83° today.
Sacramento, CA: Today's 1.11" of rain makes this the wettest April 11 on record
Oro Valley, AZ: Today's high of 86° would set a new record for April 11 (old record: 74° in 1959)
Abilene, TX: Today's 2.65" of rain makes this the wettest April 11 on record
Beatrice, NE: Today's 1.21" of rain makes this the wettest April 11 on record
Southglenn, CO: Today's high of 76° would set a new record for April 11 (old record: 69° in 1960)
Laurel, MD: Today's high of 70° would set a new record for April 11 (old record: 62° in 1964)
Los Angeles, CA: First 70°+ day of 2026 — 91 days later than average
Kansas City, MO: First 70°+ day of 2026 — 24 days later than average
Fort Worth, TX: First 70°+ day of 2026 — 83 days later than average
Greensboro, NC: Last year on this date: 52°. Today: 83°. A 31° warmer swing.