Reno’s sees its second wettest year on record, causing difficulties for many students.

Reno’s rain was measured at 15.38 inches, which reduced drought by a significant amount. Reno’s previous rain record was set in 2017, at a staggering 15.94 inches. However, 2023 holds the most days of measurable rain on record.

This increased wetness has caused problems for many of the students. Maya Macias, a sophomore said, “It made my shoes muddy. When I would leave my house, I would step in mud because my house has a lot of dirt.” Another student said, “I hate driving in the rain. It is so hard to see what is happening in front of you, especially at night in the dark.”

Last year, approximately 99% of Nevada was considered to be in a severe drought. However, now only about 2% of Nevada is considered to be in a drought, and even then, it is not considered to be severe. This increased wetness has helped fill the water supply reservoir, which stores water for people in case of a severe drought.

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Nevada is no longer in a drought, and only a small portion in the south is classified as “abnormally dry.” Whereas in last year’s archive, it showed that all of Nevada was considered to be in “severe drought.” Some spots were even classified as “extreme drought.”