TRMM Image of Odile (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption On Sept. 18, The TRMM satellite saw rain falling at a rate of over 111 mm (4.4 inches) per hour in one downpour east of El Paso, Texas. A few thunderstorm tops were pushing to heights above 13 km (8 miles) that were dropping heavy rainfall. Credit Image Credit: NASA/SSAI, Hal Pierce Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.