Barring a last-minute deluge, Hot Springs won’t set a record for rainfall in July, like some other areas in the state. In fact, it’s not even close.

While Little Rock shattered a long-standing record on Thursday, Hot Springs’ July rainfall amount will likely wind up No. 7 on its “top 10” list, according to the National Weather Service.

As of 7 a.m. Thursday, Little Rock had measured 9.47 inches of rain so far this July. The previous wettest July was in 1891, with 9.23 inches.

The unofficial rainfall amount for Hot Springs for July, through Thursday morning, ...

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