Correct. A lake could have hundreds or thousands of acres of watershed flowing into it. That could mean 1" of rain over x # acres = 1' rise in lake level.
It has been so long since we had rain that I had just about forgotten how bad 2 long-haired dogs smell after they have been in the rain. YUCK!!!
Rain Report Rain Report Day 1 1.25'' Day 2 & 3 4.50'' Total=5.75'' Woooo Hooo - We had over 5'' of rain in 3+ days. Most soaked into the ground here. DM got nearly 5'' in Garner (Heather Hills area)
I think we've gotten about 5 inches over here near Archer Lodge too. Just checked our impromtu rain gauge in the back yard. Woo Hoo! The Neuse River was up quite a bit yesterday, haven't been out to see it today yet.