By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

It was a rainy weekend in Hays with continued precipitation in the weather forecast.

Statistics reported from the K-State Agricultural Research Center south of town, show 0.92 of rain Saturday plus 2.32 inches Sunday.

So far in October, just the first week, Hays has had 3.52 inches of rain. The total to date for the year is 31.24 inches of precipitation.

The weekend total measured at the Eagle Communications Media Center, 2300 Hall, was 3.45 inches.

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Flood Watch for Hays until 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9.

There was some minor street flooding Sunday, according to the Hays Police Department.

Lightning struck an oil tank battery in Russell County Sunday morning south of 4 Corners Road on 190th Street Road.

According to Russell County Emergency Management, the fire was allowed to burn itself out and there were no injuries.