Only caterpillar spit. No real rain.

http://www.ssec.wisc.edu/data/west/latest_westvis.jpg

Here is a link that might be useful: {{gwi:1083013}}

This is the first year since I moved here that my peonies weren't toppled by rain, even though I stake 'em. I have one that approaches six feet and I could never keep it upright until this year. Good luck!