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rainfall and run-off conditions on the Pearl Eiver for the maximum 
storms and flood conditions recorded. 
The rainfall records of the United States Weather Bureau for sta- 
tions on the Pearl Kiver watershed show that the two greatest pro- 
tracted and general rains occurring since 1898 were in March, 1902, 
