Flood watch Wednesday
Up to 2.5 inches expected -- of rain that is; meanwhile, 2011 joins 5-footer club.
In the Poconos, a winter storm watch was issued for 3 to 8 inches of snow, and a coating of slush isn't out of the question for Philly by Thursday morning.
In the period ending Oct. 1, 1933, 61.41 inches was measured; May 31, 1912, 60.54; May 10, 1939, 60.25, and May 21, 1873, 60.19.