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| 7/27/2026 | IL-KN-121 | IL | Kane |
Mildly Dry
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| Although July's total precipitation is at 3.88", only .18" has fallen since July 5. Plants are looking a little parched with lawns showing brown patches. Neighbors and myself have done some watering, but no additional water restrictions have been placed on the community. |
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| 7/27/2026 | IL-MD-53 | IL | Madison |
Near Normal
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| 7-20-26 to 7-26-26: Conditions are near normal following a period of mildly dry conditions as a result of receiving 1.81 inches over the last two days of the reporting period. Turf gives slightly underfoot but does not release water. Surface puddles are noted in low shaded areas. Drain tiles 12 to 18 inches deep have minimal flow. Man made and sinkhole ponds are near overflow stage. ETo turf for the period was 0.50 inches resulting in a precipitation surplus of 1.31 inches. Tensiometer set to 18 inches deep in heavy clay soil ranged from 81 cb to 90 cb dropping to 88 cb following the heavy rain yesterday. |
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| 7/27/2026 | KS-DG-84 | KS | Douglas |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
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| recent rain; vegetation green |
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| 7/27/2026 | NE-DG-63 | NE | Douglas |
Mildly Dry
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| Temperatures were below normal most of this week until yesterday and today. High temperatures reached 99 degrees here yesterday and 101 degrees today. I received 0.17 inches of rain this week. The soil is drying out from hot temperatures and sunshine. The soil is dry at the surface and to a depth of 6 inches. The trees and grass are turning brown and showing stress. Conditions are mildly dry. Precipitation for July to date is 2.37 inches, 0.69 inch below normal (77 percent of normal). Precipitation here for the year is now 18.72 inches, which is 0.98 inch below normal (95 percent of normal). Precipitation for the water year is 2.48 inches below normal (90 percent of normal). Plants and wildlife. Bird visits to the bird bath are about the same as last week. Approximately 20 species of birds (about 100 to 120 birds visit each day). Most plants are wilting during the day. Water Supply Water level in Standing Bear Lake (approximately 0.2 mile to the east of here) is slightly below normal. Area creeks and ponds are also below normal. Nearby corn and soybean fields look slightly dry but are growing well. |
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| 7/27/2026 | NJ-MS-59 | NJ | Morris |
Moderately Dry
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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 TWO days with measurable precipitation and zero days with trace precipitation for a total of 2.66, inches the past seven days [Sunday-Saturday].
River and stream volume the past week of this CMR decreased the previous four days, their rates of flow over small lake dams west of this station. As of Sunday, 7/26/2026; one covered >10% the width of the dam 6.5 miles from this station moving at a slow volume, with no observable turbidity. The other, 2 miles to the west also decreased its flow over its fall, covering, now, about 15% of its respective fall, moving at a similar volume with no observable turbidity.
The Madison Golf Course, adjacent this station had observable play all days, one between rain drops. The ground around this station is dry and firm to walk on, once again. Grass and weeds did not require maintenance. Active Birds around this station included; House Finch, Crows, Pigeons, Gold Finch, a hummingbird and Cardinals. The Song Bird feeder was refilled this week and was entirely consumed and refilled this week. The Thistle Feeder was filled Sunday April 26, 2026 for the first time. As of this report, 5-3/10” has been consumed for a total weekly consumption of 5/10ths 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 weighed 1007g on 7/26, 107g consumed or 10% usage the previous seven days was not refreshed and had lots of observable use.
Neighborhood squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits were all observed adjacent this station the past week. No Honey bees, Bumble Bees or wasps were observed the previous week. Temperatures the past week had normal to slightly below normal seasonal highs. Was warm, and humid. Lighting Bugs / Fireflies first flash was observed on 06/17/2026. Over the past week, that frequency, decreased to less than 10 flashes per minute around this station.
Over the past 31 days; this station has captured and reported 5.66 inches of precipitation. There has been 77 days of precipitation the previous 205 days of CY2026 [1/1/2026 to 7/25/2026] for a “Calendar Year” [CY] total of
22.88”, compared to 83 days of precipitation and a [CY] total of
30.21” the same [year to date] in CY2025. So far, compared to last year, this station has received 7.33” less precipitation than a year ago. Some other totals from previous years, for comparison, are;
YTD2024- 34.07”
YTD2023- 27.46”
YTD2022- 27.03”
YTD2021- 28.92”
YTD2020- 25.71”
YTD2019- 37.79”
YTD2018- 33.58”
YTD2017- 27.76”
YTD2016- 26.38”
YTD2015- 22.91” (First full Year)
The TWELVE year running average total precipitation for this station is: 28.72 inches, decreasing (slightly) this stations total deficit to 5.84” less then the 12 year average and this year continues as the DRIEST year this CMR has been posted by 0.03”. 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 hold this week’s report on the “Moderatly Dry” side of the Condition Scale Bar.
Q’s: email me at: JasonJLeffler@aol.com. |
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| 7/27/2026 | NM-LN-36 | NM | Lincoln |
Mildly Wet
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| General Awareness: This report covers the period 13-26 July 2026. During this period significant rain was received, most of which occurred while we were away and reported as a multi-day obs from 17-23 July totaling 1.46 inches. In addition to this an additional 0.24 inch of rain was received, for a total of 1.70 inches for the period of this report. This brings the July MTD total to 3.19 inches, +0.38 inch above and 114% of the NOAA July MTD normal and +0.15 inch above and 105% of the PRISM July MTD normal. YTD precip total is now 7.49 inches, -0.09 inch below and 99% of the NOAA YTD normal and -1.41 inches below and 84% of the PRISM YTD normal. We returned to our property at the end of the multi-day obs period to find that all indigenous grasses are now fully green. The soil has retained a damp texture thanks to daily measurable rain amounts since our return. As in my last report 2 weeks ago, I continue to classify our station as MILDLY WET.
Fire: BLM has now downgraded the Fire Hazard to MODERATE at the Fort Stanton Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area (closest border approx 1.6 miles ENE of my location). Identical to my last report - no new fire activity has been reported within the local area of my station. A few small fires have occurred in Lincoln County in the past week. Fortunately all of these have been quickly contained and extinguished thanks to the swift responses of the various fire departments. An open flame burn ban remains in effect for Lincoln County.
Plants & Wildlife: As noted above, our grasses are now fully green, which is always a notable event for us! Identical to my last report - deer, elk, bunny and jack rabbits, wild turkeys, humming birds, and other migratory and indigenous birds observed on our property appeared healthy and normal. Numerous young deer, young elk and young turkeys have been spotted. Bats have also been observed flying around our house after dark.
Water Supply & Quality: During the multi-day obs period, the majority of the precip was the result of severe thunderstorms in our local area as well as west of our station. Subsequently, considerable heavy tree debris has been washed down Rio Bonito and has almost fully dammed the West side of the Box Canyon Trail Bridge culvert where I normally make my river level observations. In spite of the heavy debris blockage there was still a mild and audible flow under the bridge, when observed on the afternoon Wednesday 23 July and again this evening, Sunday 26 July. The water level had decreased from a normal level on Wednesday to a SLIGHTLY LOW level when observed this evening. Photos from both days obs are attached. The heavy debris damming the bridge is to be removed this week. (Box Canyon Trail Bridge location from Google Earth: 33.4599993 N 105.6052082 W elevation 6596 feet. Rio Bonito is a primary watershed tributary from the Sierra Blanca, Lookout and Buck Mountains, approximately 12 miles SW-WSW of my location, and feeds our local aquafer)
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| 7/27/2026 | WI-CB-4 | WI | Columbia |
Moderately Dry
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| This is a tough call; I'm going from moderately dry to severely dry. My neighborhood is just under 4 inches below normal from May 1st. The last significant rain of 1.40" was July 8th and 9th. The ground was dry at that time and sank in fast. As of Sunday, the 26th it has been 17 days without rain under very hot sunny skies. This is bad timing as corn is in the silk stage and beans are just blossoming. Corn and beans on light ground are stressed or beyond recovery. Lawns are brown and brittle and roadside ditches are dry along with prairie areas and dead leaves and vegetation in the woods means there is a danger of fires. Pastures are dry and not growing along with alfalfa. Gardens need very regular watering. Wildlife has to travel for water as many ditches and frog ponds are dry as are small marshes. Larger ponds and sloughs are low. The Baraboo River is very low as is the Wisconsin River. Streams are running low and slow. It has been great weather for outdoor construction, putting up hay and outdoor activities. |
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