The Nebraska Natural Resources Districts, Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and other water-focused organizations, analyzes and documents data gathered by volunteers. The data provides important daily decision-making information for agriculture, industry, home water use, utility providers, insurance companies, resource managers, and educators.

Precipitation reports by volunteers are submitted via the Internet to the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources each day. Climate analysists process the data and prepare detailed maps showing rainfall patterns. Scientists and water managers study these maps to learn how storms develop and move across the region and to make water-use decisions.