How Beneficial has all this Rain Actually Been?

We know that moisture (except that junk that lingers in the air, making us wonder why our ancient ancestors thought they no longer needed gills, but we digress) is one of the elements that make or break life in our area, from crops to livestock to wildlife to humans.

We also know that we have been caught in a years-long drought. We also know that of late, we've been receiving more than our fair sha…