( CNN ) -- Much-needed rain fell across drought-stricken Texas on Sunday , offering relief but no end to what 's been one of the state 's driest years on record . Some areas received more rain in a day than had fallen all summer . Waco , Texas , where temperatures hit at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit 78 days this year , received 5.83 inches of rain , according to the National Weather Service . Dallas got 1.37 inches of rain , while San Antonio received 3.06 inches -- a record for the date . The weather service forecast rainfall amounts over the central and southern Plains of 1-3 inches per hour , with totals of more than 10 inches possible in some places by Monday morning . `` This should put a significant dent in the ongoing severe drought over portions of the area , but this amount of rain in a short period of time could also lead to possible flash flooding across northern Texas and Oklahoma , '' the weather service said . It added that drought conditions are expected to persist because of the magnitude of the shortage . With much of the state in an exceptional drought , Texas has been scarred by one of the worst fire seasons in memory . Since wildfire season started in November , more than 3.8 million of the state 's 167.5 million acres have burned in some 24,000 fires , according to the Texas Forest Service . Roughly 2,800 homes were destroyed . `` What the state needs is several widespread rainfall events over several months , '' the weather service said . Heavy rains and slippery field conditions at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington forced the postponement Sunday of the second game of the American League Championship Series . Weather permitting , the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers will make up the game Monday afternoon . CNN 's Jacqui Jeras contributed to this report .
Some areas receive more rain in a day than they had all summer . Drought conditions are expected to persist . Texas has been scarred by one of the worst fire seasons in memory . Baseball playoff game postponed till Monday .