It’s no secret, it’s been raining in lot in Beaufort. Here, a natural pond formed from runoff from U.S 21 near Beaufort/Jasper/Hampton Comprehensive Health Services on Friday, Aug. 3. According to a few backyard rain gauges, an average of 17.2 inches of rain has fallen in northern Beaufort County in 18 days in July. The wettest day was Thursday, July 9, with 3.74 inches of rain, according to the U.S. Weather Data website. The U.S. Weather Data website also indicated July and August are traditionally the rainiest months in Beaufort with an average of 6 to 7.5 inches of rain.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span>This summer may change those averages. Photo by Bob Sofaly.