| 9/20/2026 | AL-SH-74 | AL | Shelby |
Moderately Dry
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| Very similiar conditions to this time last year, as rainfall since lte August has been minimal. Intermittent showers have not been significant enough to change soil or vegetatitive conditions. Lawns are brown, and have ceased growth. Even centipede grasses are starting to turn dormant. Leaf shed is normal, temperatures seem higher than last year, based on electric usage. Soil is very hard, dry and due to heat, evaporates rainfall quickly. I have avoided outside burns for second year in a row, trees are too stressed. Wildlife, especially deer, seem to have changed their feeding locations and patterns. Creeks and small ponds are drying, if not already dried out. Rainfall has been limited to sporadic localised storms of short duration, so conditions may vary across counties. Heat has definitely affected my outdoor work and hobbies, especially yardwork, and daytime outdoor activities. Tree leaves are turning as usual. |
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| 9/20/2026 | AR-PL-1 | AR | Polk |
Moderately Dry
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| Only 0.02” of rainfall this week and continuing heatwave has us in the moderately dry category again. The 2 week total rainfall is 1.53”. The plants/crop growth that had recovered a little bit 2 weeks ago from the rain are now suffering again from lack of water and the heat. Ranchers are having to feed hay to livestock due to lack of forage. Streamflows and water levels are very low compared to average. We are still in a burn ban. |
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| 9/20/2026 | CA-MD-45 | CA | Mendocino |
Moderately Dry
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| No rain again this reporting period. Several warm sunny days and then the return of marine layer overcast and fog. Ocean conditions were generally favorable for fishing and water sports. Still lots of visitors in the area, but some RVs have left and sport boats are being pulled out of the marina for winter storage. Looks as if some of the summer bird migrants are starting to leave. Watching for the first big flock of juncos to arrive for the winter. The farmers markets are selling late summer produce and winding down. |
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| 9/20/2026 | CO-DL-54 | CO | Delta |
Moderately Wet
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| 1.02" of rain last week. Cooler temps with the highs no warmer than the upper 70's. The ground is quite wet but no standing water at this station. No use of air conditioning last week. Cool season grass is greening up with the rain and cool nights. |
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| 9/20/2026 | CO-EL-96 | CO | Elbert |
Moderately Dry
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| Monsoon moisture has impacted our are in the past week. The natural grass and weeds have greened back up and aren't crunchy like before. The local creeks have a low flow. Nearby cow ponds have filled. So has our rain barrel. Watering and burning restrictions remain in effect. |
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| 9/20/2026 | DE-SS-3 | DE | Sussex |
Moderately Dry
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| 9/13-19 measured 1.05" during one event. Cornfields are being picked, ditches and Morris Branch are dry. |
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| 9/20/2026 | FL-PN-79 | FL | Pinellas |
Severely Dry
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| I continue to see neighbors yard growing brown more and more. |
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| 9/20/2026 | GA-MD-5 | GA | McDuffie |
Moderately Dry
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| Still Dusty. |
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| 9/20/2026 | ID-BK-27 | ID | Bannock |
Mildly Dry
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| General: We're getting some moisture relief, so I've backed my drought assessment to reflect this. We're currently at .97", with an expected rainfall for September of 1.355 (sd=.937). We're definitely closing on our average. The result is less fire danger. We had a great storm on Sep. 18 see photo from my friend, Rose in Pocatello), with lots of cloud-to-cloud lightning and good rainfall.
Agriculture: A sigh of relief as we get some ground moisture for next year's crops.
Energy: Still in the positive energy stage of the year, with 52.50 kWHR generated and 14.99 kWHR used. We had partial could cover, but also didn't have to use heater or air conditioner. I did bake, however!
Fire: Definitely a safer period. I'd say mild risk, considering moisture and cooler weather. I don't see any fires in the area right now.
Plants/wildlife: A sigh of relief with the cooling temperatures. We saw an immature bald eagle (or Golden eagle). We suspect it's a bald eagle as it was flying from an area up-mountain that we've seen bald eagles before (suspected nesting site). The beavers on Buckskin are starting to rehabilitate the pond the Bannock County Roads and Bridges crew destroyed in the summer. Hummingbirds have moved on.
Water: Again, we're on a slight up-tick, with September approaching 6-year normal. |
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| 9/20/2026 | IL-AD-16 | IL | Adams |
Near Normal
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| Another reasonably heavy rain event this past week. Along with above normal temperatures have prolonged summer a few weeks past the norm. We are making good use of the rain that has came for it had been so so dry. |
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| 9/20/2026 | IL-CP-179 | IL | Champaign |
Mildly Dry
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| Finally some rain! I recorded 1.36" this past week. Lawn was turning brown in spots but the rain has made things green again. Still mowing once a week. Driving the country side corn and soybeans are getting closer to being harvested. I am looking forward to the fall like temperatures that are forecast for the next week. |
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| 9/20/2026 | IL-HY-30 | IL | Henry |
Severely Wet
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| It is wet! With 4.32" of rain in the last 48 hours, there is standing water in the low spots of my yard and ditches are full. There is also standing water in the nearby field. It feels like it has rained nonstop for the last two days with some very heavy down pours. It continues to rain as I make this report. All To Dates are on the plus side with September at +4.44" of NOAA Norm. Corn harvest has started for some farmers and beans continue to dry down, with most nearby fields having yellowed. Area rivers are on the rise with flood watches in effect for both the Mississippi and Rock Rivers. The Mississippi River is expected to hit near moderate flood stage of 15.9 ft by Tuesday in Rock Island, and the Rock River is expected to hit near major flood stage the same day at 13.9 ft. Heavy rain is expected to continue today with rain finally coming to an end by Tuesday. I had expected that the hummingbirds to have moved on, but nope, they are still here and still battling with each other for feeder time. Fun to watch, even in the rain. |
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| 9/20/2026 | IL-JD-13 | IL | Jo Daviess |
Moderately Wet
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| 7 inches of rain in the last ten days has saturated the topsoil and caused considerable runoff.Ponds are beginning to refill with muddy water. The well is still delivering abnormal water. |
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| 9/20/2026 | IL-KN-67 | IL | Kane |
Mildly Wet
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| Substantial rains this week have resulted in mildly wet conditions. Lawns are green again and growing. All other plants and trees are in healthy early Fall conditions. |
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| 9/20/2026 | IL-WF-14 | IL | Woodford |
Near Normal
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| A moderately wet week with no real change in the overall status. Lawn and Pasture are still green but showing normal fall move toward dormancy. Crops are drying dramatically but still have a way to go before harvest gets started. First signs of a few leaves dropping from the trees but for the most part all are still green. Creeks and river are low and about where you would expect for late summer. |
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| 9/20/2026 | IN-BR-6 | IN | Brown |
Near Normal
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| Yard and garden vegetation remains lush and relatively productive, aside from usual seasonal changes. Streams remain low. |
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| 9/20/2026 | IN-OW-9 | IN | Owen |
Near Normal
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| Normal conditions, no adverse affects |
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| 9/20/2026 | IA-PL-9 | IA | Plymouth |
Mildly Dry
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| Still falling between moderately dry and mildly dry. We received about 1.60 inches this past week, which has helped to hold us steady as far as the drought goes. Crops are maturing as normal. |
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| 9/20/2026 | IA-TY-2 | IA | Taylor |
Near Normal
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| Over 4 in. of rain last seven days. Ground was able to absorb it, some temporary ponding in low places. Creeks are back up to normal, rivers are above normal. Crops are maturing more slowly. Grass is growing well once again. |
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| 9/20/2026 | IA-WB-17 | IA | Webster |
Near Normal
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| About 4 in of rain this past week. Everything lawns pastures, rivers lakes etc are about the same as the past several weeks. Average temperatures for the week.
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| 9/20/2026 | KY-GY-9 | KY | Grayson |
Mildly Dry
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| Only a trace of rain late this week – 10 seconds on Friday afternoon. May 19 was our first 90F+ day; we've had 50 in the following 123 days with another predicted today. Creeks just puddles, seeps nonexistent, ponds low. More corn coming down, one bean field down, brown the dominant color in the corn&bean fields. Saw a young man with a five-horse team turning under corn stubble. Flushed a flock of quail on the mailbox walk before sunrise. Saw lone hen turkeys a couple times eating bugs in the shade. No deer, but we're hunkered down inside with most of the blinds closed against the heat so no surprise there. Hummingbirds we have plenty with the feeders on the shady side of the house. A humongous HAF! |
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| 9/20/2026 | ME-WL-8 | ME | Waldo |
Severely Dry
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| streams are running low. when it does rain the ground is dry the next day. I have heard talk of wells running dry. The grass is brown and crunchy. |
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| 9/20/2026 | MA-BA-57 | MA | Barnstable |
Near Normal
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| 3.87” in the preceding seven days, 3.86” of which came in about ten hours on Sunday – about two hours after I’d changed my CMR status from “mildly” to “moderately” dry! That total was the “lollipop” for Cape Cod, even edging out the venerable MA-BA-1 by .06”. Obviously, it would’ve been preferable if that amount hand come in the form of a two-day soaker, but we’ll take it – that event pushed September to 5.06” MTD against a PRISM average of 4.15”. So we’ve exceeded our “nut” for both September and the Water Year. In fact, we’re currently roughly 10% ahead of PRISM average for the entire water year, with more rain in the forecast. This is gratifying. As an old meteorologist buddy used to assure me, “Mother Nature loves her averages” and it would be nice to take a chunk out of the ‘24-’25 deficit. We’re in the heart of the lovely September weather that makes this the most pleasant month of the year – warm days, cool nights. Gradual color changes continue; fall flowers are blooming (including plenty of goldenrod – sniffle). Most garden plants except roots are announcing they’re done – time to start cleaning out. Pond level and wildlife activity are normal. |
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| 9/20/2026 | MA-HD-38 | MA | Hampden |
Mildly Dry
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| One inch of precipitation seven days ago, and then zero since has moved my spot on earth back to mildly dry, from normal. Temperatures have been lovely seventies daytime highs, cool fifty-sixties as lows. Expecting some precip today, so optimistic. Grasses looking good without watering, river continues with normal shallows of late summer. |
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| 9/20/2026 | MA-PL-15 | MA | Plymouth |
Moderately Dry
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| Despite 1" of rain early in the week the ground is still quite dry. Streams are at or below normal levels with some even well below normal. Officially we are in D0 status. Rain, possibly heavy, is expected to start within a few hours of my writing this so we'll see what happens. Migrating birds are leaving, seasonal plants are dying off and lawns aren't looking great due to lack of rain. Trees have not started to change color yet. Mandatory or emergency water restrictions are still in effect. Surprisingly there have been no significant wildfires that I am aware of. |
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| 9/20/2026 | MA-PL-48 | MA | Plymouth |
Moderately Dry
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| Despite getting 1.59" of rain this week (all in one day) conditions remain moderately dry. Streams are at a trickle and some brooks are completely dry. The grass is still green been isn't growing nearly as fast as during the summer. My linden and pear trees are dropping leaves ahead of schedule this year. Only 1.97" of rain month to date. |
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| 9/20/2026 | MI-AN-25 | MI | Allegan |
Moderately Wet
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| We have had a very wet, rainy week with 3.55" of rain falling over 5 days. This rain has brought our September total precipitation to 5.00" as of today, which is considerably above the PRISM average (3.29") for the entire month. Temperatures have been about seasonal average with daily highs in the 70's and 60's (F). Sky's have been largely overcast and gloomy (dark). Lawns are lushly green and the grass is growning fast enough to require weekly mowing. We have a lot of black walnuts and acorns falling now. Quite a few mosquitoes have been observed around my house. |
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| 9/20/2026 | MI-BN-3 | MI | Berrien |
Moderately Wet
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| For the week ending 9/20/2026, conditions were MODERATELY WET. The 7-day cumulative precipitation total of 1.32 inches was 169% above the 13-year (2009-2022) average of 0.78 inches and in the “severely wet” range; the 30-day total of 3.43 inches was 0% below the expected 13-year average of 3.42 inches and in the “near normal” range; and the 90-day total of 12.32 inches was 20% above the expected 13-year average of 10.25 inches and in the “near normal” range. The 7-day water balance was +1.72 inches (1.32 inches of rain minus 0.38 inches of evapotranspiration). There were 4 days of measurable precipitation, with a maximum 1.32inches on the 20th. Temps ranged from 85 F (on the 15th) to 49 F (on the 14th), with average Hi/Lo temps of 75/63 F (-12/-10 relative to last week). Precipitation Trends—September to Date: 3.10 inches (up 0.82 inches, 136% of PRISM Normal); Year to Date (2026): 37.68 inches (up 7.88 inches, 126% of PRISM Normal). Neighborhood yards remain green and continue to require regular mowing. Wood Ducks continue to be daily visitors to the shallow waters of Crescent Lake to feed on dropped acorns. There is a super-abundance of Sugar Maple seeds and acorns. Cottonwood leaves are dropping with some consistency, which is quite normal for the time of year. Visitors to backyard bird feeders have been few. |
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| 9/20/2026 | MI-BN-28 | MI | Berrien |
Moderately Wet
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| In spite of the recent deluge of rain, conditions are moderately wet. The ground is saturated and there is puddling but absorption is occurring remarkable well and runoff is not accumulating to excess. This week has been relatively warm but raining progressively more each day with 1.71 inches accumulating over the week. 1.21 of this has fallen within the past 24 hours. Humidity values have also run very high all week, often at or near 100 percent until well after sunrise. The rain has inhibited recreation and has caused cancellation of youth sporting events on Saturday along with local outdoor farmers’ markets. Agricultural activity continues. More shrubs are showing fall colors and a few more leaves are on the ground. The rain continues to fall so conditions may worsen moving forward. |
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| 9/20/2026 | MI-IH-32 | MI | Ingham |
Mildly Wet
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| About 1/2" of rain this week with more expected this weekend. Standing water in the driveway and in some of the fields. Creek level slightly high. Grass is still growing vigorously. Sweet corn is about done, which is usual for this time of year when heat units are down. |
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| 9/20/2026 | MI-KK-5 | MI | Kalkaska |
Near Normal
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| There has been rainy conditions off and on in the last week keeping vegetation green except where the seasonal color changes have started. Temps have started trending down with lows regularly in the 40s. The migrating birds have left and the wildlife (deer, squirrels, chipmunks) seem to be well into their stocking up phase, especially with the oak trees having a good year for acorns. |
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| 9/20/2026 | MI-OD-4 | MI | Oscoda |
Mildly Dry
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| Sandy soil conditions. 1.14" precip from September 14 to September 20. Fire Danger remains at Moderate. |
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| 9/20/2026 | MN-NB-7 | MN | Nobles |
Mildly Dry
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| There have been numerous welcome rains since my last report, vegetation has sprung back to the color of green. My basement sump still has no water in it as this has been the case for 2 years now indicating subsoil moisture is still in need of replenishment. |
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| 9/20/2026 | MN-OL-18 | MN | Olmsted |
Mildly Wet
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| 3.16" of rain was recorded this past week. Today's report= 58°, 98% humidity, overcast with morning dew, 2-5 mph NE winds and a good air quality index of 6 at the 5:30 a.m. observation time. Fall Color Map= https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fall_colors/index.html NWS "Weather Story"= https://tinyurl.com/5asan4m3 Current USA Drought Monitor Map= https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/ Minnesota Weathertalk= https://tinyurl.com/2s4hc4ph Douglas Weatherblog= https://tinyurl.com/7ud3et4s YTD Precipitation in this area = 28.53" which is 0.68" above average. |
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| 9/20/2026 | MS-CH-3 | MS | Coahoma |
Moderately Dry
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| Weekly precipitation was 1.21 inches. The low temperatures this past week ranged from 71 to 75 while the highs ranged 98 to 100. Plenty of sun this past week (the days are getting noticeably shorter though). Humid to start the week, but it has become less humid the last few days. Harvest has been continuing each day this past week. We were cutting beans on the farm near Clarksdale Monday afternoon when a dark cloud, that had grown directly overhead, decided to unleash torrents of rain and lightning bolts upon us. All the reported precipitation for the week fell during this storm. We moved to another farm in the SW part of the county the day after getting rained out and kept on harvesting. We finished harvesting the acres where we were rained out yesterday and we will completely finish this year's harvest today - September 20th, 2026 (we only have about 60 acres left to go). It has been very nice weather for harvest (although a little on the hot side). Twice, one of our combines had to be washed down because it began to smolder (debris around the exhaust got hot enough to ignite through midday). Ground conditions vary from fairly moist in areas on the Clarksdale farm where we irrigated and caught the Monday thunderstorm to very dry, hard and cracked open on our other farms in the SW part of Coahoma County and northern Bolivar County. As a whole, we are very dry in the area. This station is down 11.86 inches for the water year so far and we only have 10 days to go. |
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| 9/20/2026 | NH-MR-9 | NH | Merrimack |
Mildly Dry
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| Dew on the grass and side of gauge. Had a gorgeous sunset with baby blue sky with streaks of light orange. Maples turning red and orange, except for the almost black-leafed maple in a neighbor’s yard. Calm. Temperature was in mid 40’s when I went to check the gauge. Spider webs present. One in a perfect circle. Mushrooms in the yard. Milkweed yellow for those in the sun. The others are still green. Acorns have been coming down like tiny bombs in the hundreds, especially during the windy afternoons. They ricocheted off the porch, car, and house. And they hurt, if they hit you. We sweep them into the street to get mashed by car and truck tires, then put them into the gardens as mulch. Smells good. Will work on these crushed acorns today before the rain comes.
Unknown as to agriculture in the area. Our one plant of Ground Cherries had a small crop. First time I grew these. The seeds are so tiny. No squash. A couple small crops of raspberries. Have to share them with the ants.
Have used the heat pump in the morning and overnight last night. Weather has been cool and breezy lately, which is good walking weather.
Not aware of any local wildfires.
The hummingbirds are gone. Saw 3 Monarch butterflies a couple days ago heading south. Many of the flowering plants are going to seed. The golden rod and asters have maybe 10-15 bees ?? on them along with other flying insects.
No water restrictions. Maybe 2-3 people in a doctor’s office or store are wearing masks.
The color changes in the trees up north will and are increasing.
Water supply okay. |
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| 9/20/2026 | NJ-HN-31 | NJ | Hunterdon |
Near Normal
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| streams and river with normal flows |
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| 9/20/2026 | NM-SR-46 | NM | Sierra |
Severely Dry
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| 2.18" of rain over five consecutive days since last report, along with 1.20" earlier this month, have made the ground surface "moderately wet". Both branches of the local creek ran this week, but by yesterday there was no flow in either. Conditions overall are still severely dry due to the timing of this year's rains. Fire danger is greatly reduced, and I haven't had to water garden plants and trees since early in the week. Stock tanks have largely refilled. |
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| 9/20/2026 | NM-TR-21 | NM | Torrance |
Near Normal
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| Finally had some decent showers ( over an inch this past week). Fire restrictions lifted in the forest. Some greening already, wildlife should benefit. |
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| 9/20/2026 | NY-MD-16 | NY | Madison |
Near Normal
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| Ground is soft; grass is green & growing; some trees beginning to turn colors. |
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| 9/20/2026 | NY-OG-10 | NY | Onondaga |
Near Normal
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| 1.09 inches precipitation over the past week. Conditions have improved with the recent rain. Lawns green and growing, trees changing colors, streams at seasonal levels. Most crops are done for the growing season. Golf courses in good condition. Near normal late summer, early fall conditions. |
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| 9/20/2026 | NY-SL-21 | NY | St. Lawrence |
Near Normal
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| Almost no precipitation in the past week, but since we are still coming out of generally wet, I'm going to keep it at Near Normal but Mildly Dry is coming into sight. Some early leaves on the ground are dry and crunchy. Basement is dry-ish. Potted plants need water (but end of season approaches for them anyway). Grass growth has slowed down.
A few more tree leaves are falling here and there. It's the time of year when I spot a particularly colorful leaf, I stop, pick it up, and say "Oo!" and treasure it for a moment. But soon, I'll be ankle deep in leaves.
In the garden, everything left blooming is winding down, except for the asters and sedum. They are heading up to their peak bloom. And the bees will practically move onto them.
Bees continue their end-of-season behavior. They are buzzing everywhere, checking out everything, and (sadly) struggling to get back home now. But this is the way of bees. Hummingbird has still not been spotted in the past week, so that makes a good two weeks of not seeing them. As soon as the first frost comes (I estimate within 2 weeks?), I'll put away the feeder which the bees have been hogging anyway. A large bunny rabbit and I mutually scared each other last evening. I decided that he won so I backed away. I might have heard more coy dogs in the past few nights. Plus an owl.
Allergies have been low.
The angle of the sun and some good sun-shiny days is typically how we say goodbye to summer. It's so hard to blink into the afternoon sun and realize that we are now about 3 months from the winter solstice. We had a drier north wind yesterday as a first inkling of our winter-type winds. The furnace is running now. Soup season, I plan, officially begins today.
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| 9/20/2026 | NY-WN-6 | NY | Wayne |
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| Everything seems normal here; able to mow the lawn and do garden clean-up. Sweet corn harvest is over, looks like soybeans will be ready soon. Kids are playing sports at school, people walking trails, out in boats on the canal. |
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| 9/20/2026 | NY-WN-18 | NY | Wayne |
Near Normal
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| Conditions are remaining the same for this report for this time of year. Brown spots in the grass are at a minimum and the grass still requires mowing. There is some axillary watering but this nis normal form this time of year. The sump pump crock remains empty but does fill after significant precipitation. |
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| 9/20/2026 | NY-WY-11 | NY | Wyoming |
Near Normal
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| Partly sunny and warm with light winds, then mostly cloudy and cool overnight with light winds and rain. The high temperature was around sixty six degrees, and the low around fifty two degrees Fahrenheit. Songbirds are eating a feederful every other day. Goldenrod, Prunella vulgaris, Soapwort, Chickory, Mugwort and Horse Nettle flowers are in full bloom. Apples are ripening, walnuts are 2" big. All corn have cobs from 8" to 12". A fifth cutting of hay is occurring. Blackbirds are beginning to flock. A few Black Cherry trees, Walnut leaves and spare other trees leaves are beginning to change color. The local intermittent stream is dry and the nearby trout stream is flowing at late-summer levels. |
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| 9/20/2026 | NC-BC-150 | NC | Buncombe |
Mildly Dry
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| 0.07 inch of rain (yesterday). The black bear was sitting down and eating the muscadines early one morning. Twice this week, the turtle and I crossed paths during my morning walk. |
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| 9/20/2026 | NC-DH-6 | NC | Durham |
Moderately Dry
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| Just .04" this week. Plants showing stress again with the boon from the 1.41" 8 days ago all used up. We're at about 14" below our "normal" water year, as this one comes to its end. Durham still under water restrictions. Streams and ponds are all low. Fall blooming composites shorter than normal. It really would be nice for this drought to end! |
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| 9/20/2026 | NC-HK-14 | NC | Hoke |
Near Normal
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| We got 1.02 of rain. That helped the grass to stay green and growing. It helped the farmers soybeans to finish filling out. The rain did not slow the cutting of the corn. There is some water in the ditches, but some of the ponds are still a little low. |
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| 9/20/2026 | OH-ER-5 | OH | Erie |
Near Normal
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| Creek has standing water however not running. Ground under Willow tree hard and damp. The entrance to woods and path are damp. Bare ground is damp with no cracks. Grass is Green, cutting twice a week. |
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| 9/20/2026 | OH-GR-49 | OH | Greene |
Mildly Wet
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| During the past week we continued to receive rain showers and drizzle almost every day. The soil is mildly wet overall and the grasses are as green as they typically are in the spring, very lush. Trees and bushes are showing some signs of fall coming with some minor color changes. Flowers and perennials are still vibrant but no new growth is visible. Birds are very active in search of food, especially tree nuts that are now ripening. This ripening period also sets up challenges with small mammals such as squirrels searching for the same food. Larger mammals have also been active with the abundance of plant food. |
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