Fall in the Coastal Bend typically sees a lot more rainfall, so how to properly use a rain gauge can be an important unit of measurement. Want to learn more? Check out this week's Science Snippet!

Measuring rain, hail and snow is easy to do, with a little training and attention to detail Most of us know how to use a rain gauge, or at least most of us think that we know how.

To ensure accurate precipitation measurements, the NWS has established guidelines for measuring and reporting snow and sleet totals and converting them into liquid equivalents.

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 ...

But how do you measure rainfall in your own backyard? You can go out to the garden center and buy one of those sophisticated rain gauges, which will cost you a few bucks. Or, you can actually make ...

Meteorologist Brandon Weatherz breaks down how to make your own rain gauge.

MOLINE, Ill. — Many of us are familiar with rain gauges. We've even talked about how they measure rain when the wind is strong! The plastic or glass tubes that collect rainfall give us an idea ...