In what is typically one of the driest times of the year, the last 30 days have netted the Athens area nearly 15 inches of rainfall. Because of the unseasonably wet weather, the University is relying on workers at the Physical Plant to stay afloat. Workers labored Wednesday to remove unwanted water from the McPhaul Center after groundwater penetrated basement walls. They have received between 30 to 40 calls this week about other small leaks. Another effect of the heavy rainfall is minor doorway flooding around campus. The average rainfall for an Athens October is under three and a half inches. Just halfway into the month, 5.6 inches of rain have already fallen.