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| 8/31/2026 | AL-WN-7 | AL | Winston |
Mildly Dry
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| Despite heavy rain this week, hot and dry summer conditions have dried the upper soil fairly quickly. Plants remain healthy, fire danger is normal, and dust activity is elevated. |
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| 8/31/2026 | IL-JK-38 | IL | Jackson |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
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| 3.99 inches rain past 30 days over half of which fell from the 1st to the 6th. The remaining 1.45 inches fell from the 7th to the 27th and no rain was recorded on 15 of the 30 days. Location is rural SE Jackson County in Makanda Township. |
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| 8/31/2026 | NE-DG-63 | NE | Douglas |
Near Normal
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| I received 0.29 inches of rain this week. The soil is beginning to dry out in the top three inches, but is still moist from 3 to 6 inches. The trees and grass are still green and growing. Conditions are near normal. Precipitation for August is 7.13 inches, 3.30 inch above normal (186 percent of normal). Precipitation here for the year is now 26.64 inches, which is 2.52 inch above normal (110 percent of normal). Precipitation for the water year is 1.02 inches above normal (103 percent of normal). Plants and wildlife. Bird visits to the bird bath are slightly more than last week. Approximately 20 species of birds (about 90 to 100 birds visit each day). Most plants are still green, but show signs of stress in the afternoon sun. Plant diseases such as powdery mildew are still affecting plants. Water Supply Water level in Standing Bear Lake (approximately 0.2 mile to the east of here) is slightly above normal. Area creeks and ponds are also slightly above normal. Nearby corn and soybean fields look good and are growing well. |
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| 8/31/2026 | NH-GR-77 | NH | Grafton |
Moderately Dry
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| A little more rain this week. Hiking and biking trails are mostly dry, bugs minimal (mosquitoes). Our pond gage down to -0.3". Mad River level from the Paddlers gage at six mile bridge is below -1.0', it’s low summer time level. WMNF fire danger sign is still set at Moderate. Grass has stopped growing and started to brown in some areas especially near I93 at exit 28. Some stressed trees and ones in wet areas are just starting to change to fall colors. |
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| 8/31/2026 | NJ-MS-59 | NJ | Morris |
Near Normal
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| Thus far in my “Watershed,” that resides in the “Upper Passaic River” Watershed, that covers from 1.5 miles to the NW to about 1.5 miles to the SE and is about 1 mile in width and in the general shape of a diamond;
There were FOUR days with measurable precipitation and zero days with trace precipitation for a total of 1.53, inches the past seven days [Sunday-Saturday].
River and stream volume the past week of this CMR decreased their rates of flow over small lake dams west of this station. As of Sunday, 8/30/2026; one covered 10% the width of the dam 6.5 miles from this station moving at a moderate volume, with some observable turbidity. The other, 2 miles to the west also decreased its flow over its fall at about 40%, moving at a similar volume with some observable turbidity.
The Madison Golf Course, adjacent this station had observable play all days between rain drops. The ground around this station is moist and soft to walk on . Grass and weeds required maintenance. Active Birds around this station included; A loud Ravin, House Finch, Pigeons, Doves and Blue Jays were heard the past week. The Thistle Feeder was cleaned and refilled Sunday August 23, 2026. As of this report, 2-3/10” were consumed for a total weekly consumption of 2-3/10ths from the previous week.
The Hummingbird Feeder was filled for the first time on 5/10/2026 and had observable use for the first time on 6/25. The Hummingbird feeder starting weight on 8/23, was 1109g and on 8/30 had 99g consumed or 9% usage, the previous seven days and had daily observable use. The feeder was refreshed this week with a starting weight of 1107g.
Moths were observed this week, but no butterfly’s. Neighborhood squirrels, Chipmonks and rabbits were all observed adjacent this station the past week. No Bee’s were seen buzzing this obs post. Mosquitoes continue to bite. Temperatures the past week were normal seasonal highs and lows. Temperatures were cool, and humid all days.
Over the past 31 days; this station has captured and reported 8.21 inches of precipitation. There has been 96 days of precipitation the previous 241 days of CY2026 [1/1/2026 to 8/29/2026] for a “Calendar Year” [CY] total of
34.04”, compared to 91 days of precipitation and a [CY] total of
32.96” the same [year to date] in CY2025. So far, compared to last year, this station has received 1.08” MORE precipitation than a year ago, what is a remarkable turn-a-round the past seven weeks. Some other totals from previous years, for comparison, are;
YTD2024- 46.39”
YTD2023- 34.08”
YTD2022- 29.30”
YTD2021- 35.81”
YTD2020- 31.75”
YTD2019- 44.25”
YTD2018- 45.45”
YTD2017- 31.88”
YTD2016- 32.52”
YTD2015- 25.24” (First full Year)
The TWELVE year running average total precipitation for this station is: 35.30 inches, making this stations total deficit: 1.26” less then the 12 year average and this year is the sixth wettest year this CMR has been posted. Considering the twelve year annual comparable total for this station and total precipation from previous years, is why I believe that it is appropriate to maintain this week’s report on the “NORMAL” side of the Condition Scale Bar.
Q’s: email me at: JasonJLeffler@aol.com. |
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| 8/31/2026 | OK-ST-21 | OK | Stephens |
Severely Dry
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Agriculture
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| We have gotten extremely dry in the last four weeks. The constant 100 to 110-degree temperatures have dried things out and that’s been compounded by strong winds on many days. We’ve had numerous wildfires in the area and are in a burn ban. We have recorded only .19 inches of rain in August. Our Bermuda grass has been yellow for weeks and has lost all its moisture. It crunches like snow when you walk on it. The stock water on our ranch has decreased dramatically in the last few weeks. Our largest body of water is basically dry. Our second largest is critically low. Our smaller ponds have gone down significantly but are in better shape than the large ponds. The large ponds never had spring rains large enough to fill them and after a series of months of below-average rainfall, they are showing the effects. One major concern is our wheat crop. We plan to be planting in September but we have almost no moisture in the ground. It’s a risky situation because a small rain could make the wheat sprout but there is no sub-moisture to sustain it. The crop will be entirely reliant on rainfall after planting. Without that, it will be stressed or fail entirely. It could be a critical situation for the wheat crop if we don’t get substantial rainfall in September. |
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| 8/31/2026 | WI-LN-2 | WI | Lincoln |
Moderately Dry
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| A little rain fell the second half of the week. The creek remained dry. Dry spots of grass were still in lawns, fields, and pastures. A few green and fewer colored leaves fell to the ground, maple, poplar, and a few oaks along with very few other trees I don't know. Very few colored leaves were on a few branches on a few trees, mostly maples and poplars. Few farmers cut and stored hay. Most were still concerned about the lack of rain which could kill the grasses and legumes by not having enough water in the ground to regrow. Soybean plants had small seeds in the pods. Some spots in soybean fields had yellow leaves, they could be ripening or drying up. Corn had small kernels on the cobs but some stalks had no cobs. Varmints were still likely hiding in the corn and soybean fields. Few cranes were seen nearby during the week, maybe another field fed better. A few fawns were seen with no spots. Wildfire danger did drop a bit with the sprinkles but on other days it was in the moderate range. Apples continued to fall, a few ripe ones mixed with green ones. Tansey flowers were more brown than yellow, I didn't see new flowers. A few goldenrod flowers opened during the week, nowhere near a quarter of the flowers yet. |
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| 8/31/2026 | CAN-AB-166 | CAN | Alberta |
Mildly Dry
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| General Awareness: Last week we received 0.11" of rain. Temperatures rose from 7-31 C making it another warm week. Skies were at times hazy & smokey; winds rose from calm to 38 km/hr.
Events: Nearby at Camp Harmattan - various groups came for their annual summer camps.
River levels remain low. Farmers have begun harvesting their crops.
Energy: No need to light the wood heater.
Fire: There is currently NO Fire Restriction or Fire Ban in effect in Mtn. View County.
Plants & Wildlife:
Garden: Zucchini, pole beans, tomatoes, etc continue to grow. Dug some hills of potatoes. Peas were well trimmed by deer.
Lawn: Mowed the yard and ditches. Rain is needed.
Wildlife: No sign of deer, bears or cougars in the yard or adjacent cemetery. However, we spotted a deer in the neighbors field east of us.
At Camp Harmattan, north of us, a worker spotted a doe and fawn; squirrels; a flock of 10-15 Hungarian Partridges; and 8 doves.
Birds at feeders & birdbaths: 2 chickadees. 1 rose-breasted nuthatch; 1 blue jay; 1 Pileated woodpecker. Other birds in the yard: robins; house sparrows, crows and magpies. While out for a drive we saw: Starlings, hawks & crows.
Note: Seems like the goldfinch have begun their migration.
Insects: flying ants in the garden; flies; mosquitos; butterflies; honey bees and wasps; I heard a frog nearby.
Society & Public Health: Neighbors are glad that its begun to cool off.
Tourism & Recreation: Camp grounds are still busy. People are out quading, biking, hiking. Schools open Aug. 31st. |
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