RAIN: With the treacherous amounts of rainfall that have ravaged areas of Texas, reader Larry Fay of Anchorage, Alaska, reminded us of a localized storm.

“When I was growing up, I often heard stories about the ’42 flood,” Larry writes. “It wasn’t until the internet that I learned the Smethport area had the world record for rainfall in a 24-hour period. Various sources say between 30.8 and 34 inches of rain fell in the area from 17 July 1942 to 18 July 1942.

“No hurricane or typhoon worldwide has topped this record.

“Now, according to many weather forecasters, Hurricane Harvey may break the Smethport area’s record. Time will tell. In the meantime, we can pray for those affected by this powerful storm.”

That old story of Smethport’s heavy rainstorm made the news last week in Philadelphia, when The Inquirer mentioned it in its coverage of Harvey:

“The record for a three-hour period, 28.5 inches, was set far closer to home, in Smethport in the wilds of Pennsylvania near the Allegheny Forest and the New York border in July 1942; Smethport also holds the record for 12 hours, 34.3.”

According to the article, the U.S. Weather Bureau confirmed the reported rain amounts in Smethport by checking the rain collected by residents in assorted containers.

You can see the whole story at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/weather/philadelphia-weather-record-rain-smethport-pa-harvey-20170831.html

FOUNDERS’ DAY: On Tuesday, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will hold its Founders’ Day celebration — the day it honors the people who responsible for creating the campus.

The university opened 54 years ago, and it is celebrating with an event from noon to 1 p.m. in the quad with food and music.

LABOR DAY: Hey, put your feet up today. You’ve earned it.