| 9/13/2026 | CO-EP-488 | CO | El Paso |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
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| still watering plants and lawn about every 3 days for 30 mins |
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| 9/13/2026 | CO-JF-81 | CO | Jefferson |
Moderately Dry
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| Minimal precipitation lately. The drought persists. |
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| 9/13/2026 | FL-BK-7 | FL | Baker |
Near Normal
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| Almost daily, but small amounts, rain has improved the growth of grass and weeds needing mowing weekly. Fruit trees harvest is filling out, but pecans are prematurely dropping at an unusually high rate (speculate from the prolonged dry summer). |
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| 9/13/2026 | GA-DG-9 | GA | Dodge |
Near Normal
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| Sep monthly rainfall a bit more on track with total of 1.23" so far, with most of that occurring over the past week. Grass really perked up with the much-needed rain providing a brief respite for the above-average temps. Pine trees have been shedding some needles as they do this time of year. There is normal wildlife activity, and lots of late-summer butterflies. Fields appear to be workable, as most crops have been harvested and corn fields mowed. |
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| 9/13/2026 | GA-MD-5 | GA | McDuffie |
Moderately Dry
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| Recent rain helped plants but pond & water table remain low. |
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| 9/13/2026 | ID-BK-27 | ID | Bannock |
Moderately Dry
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| General: I was gone for 2 Sundays, hence my lapse in reports. I'm placing us as moderately dry, based on the delay we've had for September moisture. I shouldn't compare with last year, which was really pretty remarkable, but even years before were a little earlier and had more rain. We are currently at .27" for September, compared with my 6-year average of 1.243". We have a ways to go.
Agriculture: Crops are in, and now the ground is ready for Fall moisture.
Energy: Still in heavy production stage for energy, with 70.09 kWHR produced yesterday and only 23.51 kWHR used. This will continue into the end of December when Idaho Power resets our account. Then we'll have 3 months of power bills as we bank our energy again. We watched a show last night talking about how air conditioning would increase the global warming (of course), and realized how marvelous it is to be creating the energy we use for things like air conditioning and heating, rather than contributing to the global warming. We still have the refrigerant issue when the system gets recycled, of course. Nothing is free.
Fire: Danger is still pretty high. We've had a couple of red flag days this week.
Plants/wildlife: We're definitely in "Fall" mode. The hills are very red now, and aspen are turning. Hummingbirds moved on this week, but Chickadees are here to stay. Crows seem to have migrated, while magpies remain. I was driving late on Buckskin and saw 2 moose and 2 Great Horned Owls, which was wonderful.
water: We're dry for time-of-year. |
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| 9/13/2026 | IL-AD-16 | IL | Adams |
Mildly Dry
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| a couple of much needed rainfalls this past week has returned us to near normal temperatures and greened up the thirsty turf.We are yet though slightly above normal temperatures but nothing as bad as the prior week unusual heat. |
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| 9/13/2026 | IL-CP-179 | IL | Champaign |
Mildly Dry
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| This week only recorded .14" of rain, .31" the past 20 days. We need rain! Lawn is turning brown in some spots but still mowing once a week. I have noticed that soybean fields are starting to turn yellow, while some are going from yellow to brown. Corn fields are also about ready to be harvested. The sounds of summer are still in the air. I am so ready for some fall weather!
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| 9/13/2026 | IL-HY-30 | IL | Henry |
Mildly Dry
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| Precipitation from a storm over an 8-hour period this past week put down 0.91" of soaking rain, but conditions still remain Mildly Dry. Grass is still slowed in growth and some of the areas that had turned brown still remain that way. MTD still remains below NOAA Norm at -0.56" (62%), however YTD is still above Norm at +2.42" (109%) and WYTD is +1.29" (104%). Crops have continued to dry down with a couple of area farmers beginning corn harvest. Area rivers (Mississippi, Rock and Green) remain low. The hummingbirds continue their daily battles for feeder time. I assume they will begin their migration south sometime in the next few days. Until then, I will continue to enjoy watching the feisty buggers. |
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| 9/13/2026 | IL-KN-67 | IL | Kane |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
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| Conditions have slipped into mildly dry conditions. Lawns are brown and dusty in some places. The soil is dry in the upper area. Otherwise, all other plants and trees are in normal early Fall condition. |
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| 9/13/2026 | IL-WF-14 | IL | Woodford |
Near Normal
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| Creeks and river are low but not extremely so. Lawn and pasture are still green but growth is around normal slowly rates. Crops are drying down nicely. Starting to see some drying in trees but no major color change yet. |
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| 9/13/2026 | IN-WY-31 | IN | Whitley |
Near Normal
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| Grass is healthy not stressed. I am still having to mow once a week. When we have dryer August and Septembers in years past I went weeks without mowing |
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| 9/13/2026 | IA-PL-9 | IA | Plymouth |
Mildly Dry
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| With just over three inches of rain this week, conditions are a little better to the same as last reported. There are some areas that are still very dry. Whoever the reporting are is holding steady. |
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| 9/13/2026 | IA-TY-2 | IA | Taylor |
Near Normal
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| Received moisture this week to keep things from drying out as much. Might help to fill a few pods on beans that are still green. Corn is drying down quickly. Grass has greened up some. Ponds are normal, creeks slightly below normal. |
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| 9/13/2026 | KS-DG-84 | KS | Douglas |
Near Normal
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| recent rain; few ground cracks |
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| 9/13/2026 | KY-GY-9 | KY | Grayson |
Mildly Dry
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| 1.89” rain after nearly 3 weeks without is quite welcome. Burn ban lifted. Ponds coming up a tad, creeks trickling. So many wildflowers blooming - goldenrod, tickseed sunflowers, thistle, blue mistflower, ironweed. Call 'em weeds and let them flourish, you're slacking; call 'em wildflowers and you're doing all the critters a favor. We're seeing our first harvested corn fields. Beans and corn browning, more trees coloring. Just a couple does and a hen, but plenty of hummingbirds. |
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| 9/13/2026 | ME-AN-12 | ME | Androscoggin |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
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| Most lawns in the Auburn area are dry and some cases brittle except in the shade and areas that normally don't have any runoff. |
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| 9/13/2026 | ME-WL-8 | ME | Waldo |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
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| No grass growth. Yards are brown and crunchy. Non watered gardens are all dried up. Streams are running low. |
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| 9/13/2026 | MA-BA-57 | MA | Barnstable |
Moderately Dry
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| Only a trace in the preceding week; September MTD is only 1.19” against a PRISM average of 4.15”. Would love to see today’s forecast verify – it would even a lot of stuff out - but as of this writing there hasn’t been a drop, and based on the forecast it’s more likely to be a quick dump instead of the long, slow soaker we need. Lawns are doing remarkably well but are browning out in many locations. Seasonal color change is progressing – most species are still green but early changers are well underway (e.g., poison ivy). Wildlife activity and pond level are normal. |
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| 9/13/2026 | MA-HD-38 | MA | Hampden |
Near Normal
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| Expecting moderate precipitation today, but previous week brought only 0.08 inches rain, bringing us out of mildly wet. Our nights have been in the fifty degree range and heavy dew in the mornings, so we haven’t dried out. Lovely 70 degree range during the days, early autumn in New England! Outdoor plants, grasses seem content, while the Connecticut River continues on the low side, typical for early fall. |
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| 9/13/2026 | MA-PL-48 | MA | Plymouth |
Moderately Dry
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| Only .04" of rain in the past 7 days and just .38" in the month of September. Some trees are already losing their leaves. It seems a bit early. Heavy rain is expected today. We definitely need it! |
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| 9/13/2026 | MA-WR-112 | MA | Worcester |
Near Normal
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| While the week started with 0.83" of rain, only an additional 0.03" fell during the week. For the most part the week seemed pretty normal. It started raining within the last five minutes, in between today's daily report submittal and this report. This rain is from a cold front coming through. The southeast area of the state is hopeful that an inch or more will fall. The forecasters predict maybe a half inch here in the central part of the state. Every little bit helps.
Autumn is upon us. Shorter daylight hours, low dew points, daytime temps mostly in the 70s are all confirming that summer has passed. I noticed a few nearby swamp maples starting to pick up their orange and red colors. Leaves from the Norway maples have started dropping before changing colors, not uncommon. Several plants in the pollenator garden are going to seed now too. My feeble attempt to grow a few heirloom tomatoes paid off - I picked one yesterday. There are a few more coming from my pots while other gardeners are sharing their excess (sweet corn too). Delightful! |
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| 9/13/2026 | MI-BN-28 | MI | Berrien |
Mildly Dry
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| This week finishes with conditions mildly dry. A total of 0.22 inches of rain fell early in the week which was supplemented by very high humidities throughout the week. Surface soils are somewhat dry. Bird activity around the feeders is curiously absent. Deciduous trees are still a deep lush green but some of the shorter shrubs are beginning to yield to autumn. Corn stalks are just beginning to transition from green to tan. Temperatures in the mid-80s by late in the week countered the earlier rains and high humidities, thoroughly drying out lawns by mid-afternoon. The high daytime temperatures and tolerable Lake Michigan water continue to draw people to the beach along with other outdoor activities. Roadside farm stands and local produce markets are packed with all sorts of local fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Pumpkins are beginning to show up and several varieties of apples are now getting pressed into cider. Although the days are noticeably shorter and schools are back in session, summer continues to hang on. |
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| 9/13/2026 | MI-ON-4 | MI | Ontonagon |
Mildly Dry
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| .83 inches of rain this week. Spots where grass recovered previously perked up and the lawn needed to be mowed. Dead spots have not recovered. The soils are still fairly dry in exposed areas, drier underneath than on top. Creek remains at late summer level with a little flow during rains but otherwise remaining stagnant. Continuing to plan well water usage. |
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| 9/13/2026 | MI-RS-11 | MI | Roscommon |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
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| We haven't had much rain in the last week. Although, we get some big swings in precipitation, one week is really wet with a few inches of rain to very little or no rain at all the next week. |
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| 9/13/2026 | MN-HN-128 | MN | Hennepin |
Severely Dry
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| Finally, we’ve have broken out of the weeks of high heat an humidity, with low’s in the mornings dipping into the high 50’s, and highs staying in the upper 70’s. This is a 20° departure on both sides. On the other hand, there’s still been now decent Rain to talk about leaving us in a severe drought. Flowering plants have taken a beating this summer and even the trees show signs of distress. The local lake is down and covered with algae, and while the lake is not highly active with boating, I haven’t seen one boat in the water this year. A typical summer usually has several groups fishing, but nothing this year.
Forecast: Temps remaining in the low 50’s to low 70’s, with a chance of low in the upper 40’s. Mostly Cloudy skies with a chance of Thunderstorms towards the end of the week. |
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| 9/13/2026 | MN-OL-18 | MN | Olmsted |
Mildly Dry
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| 0.61" of rain was recorded this past week. Today's report= 51°, 85% humidity, partly cloudy & calm with morning dew and a good air quality index of 14 at the 6:00 a.m. observation time. NWS "Weather Story"= https://tinyurl.com/5asan4m3 NWS-issued Hazardous Weather Outlook= https://tinyurl.com/y52fmck6 Current Drought Monitor Map= https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/ Minnesota Weathertalk= https://tinyurl.com/yz36y5h6 Douglas Weatherblog= https://tinyurl.com/y2dbrppm YTD precipitation in this area = 24.88" which is 3.12" less than average. |
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| 9/13/2026 | MN-WG-47 | MN | Washington |
Severely Dry
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| Precipitation in the gauge for the past week is 0.3", since September 1st it is 0.53", since January 1st it is 16.07"; average precipitation for the Twin Cities area January 1st through September 13th is approximately 25.4"; the St Croix River level at Stillwater is 75.6' and steady; water levels in surface ponds are down (some ponds are dry); grass, foliage and trees continue show stress (some hardwoods are shedding leaves); local corn and soybean crops appear quite dry. |
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| 9/13/2026 | MS-CH-3 | MS | Coahoma |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
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| Weekly precipitation was 0.08 inches. The weekly highs:103,99,101,98,97,95,98. Lows:77,74,72,74,74,77,73. Sunny and hot this past week. Some clouds and downpours in areas on a few days brought relief to small areas. By and large it was dry. We continue to get drier with each scorching day of sun. Good harvest weather though. We are continuing to whittle away at our soybean crop each day (we did get rained out yesterday afternoon). We cut some dryland beans in the Rena Lara area this past week and the ground was very hard and dry with huge cracks (big enough to trip in) opening up all over (heavy clay soil). Anywhere you have fields that were not irrigated during the summer, the ground is hard and dry. The irrigated ground is beginning to turn that way too. |
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| 9/13/2026 | MS-HD-25 | MS | Hinds |
Moderately Dry
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| Grass dead in sunny areas. Loss of established shrubs. Very dusty. Lots of leaf drop. |
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| 9/13/2026 | NH-MR-9 | NH | Merrimack |
Mildly Wet
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| Raining most of the night snd will be most of the day. We’re around 3.0” below normal for September. We have lots to do inside today. Monopoly day for this afternoon.
Cloudy with rain now. 60 degrees at 0700 today. Maple trees in our park are getting yellow and red throughout the tree. Milkweed plants are green for some in the shade and yellow in the usually sunlit areas. Pods are getting ready to disperse thousands of milkweed seeds. Still have many plants with blooming flowers. Waiting for Asters to bloom. We still have an occasional hummingbird at our feeders. Bees are still around, but definitely less numerous than usual. We saw one Monarch butterfly headed south this past week.
Actually was cold enough to put on the heat pump to warm us for our morning shower.
A neighbor had a fire in a metal barrel last week in a metal barrel. Not supposed to have fires in the park. No issues. No water restrictions. The Merrimack River is actually flowing and the sandy banks and rocks are long gone.
Got our flu and Covid shots. Apparently a new strain of Covid and probably flu is out there.
Tourists around the Lakes Region will have a rainy Sunday. Might clear up later tomorrow. Of course, the weekend is over.
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| 9/13/2026 | NY-OG-10 | NY | Onondaga |
Mildly Wet
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| 0.98 inches of precipitation over the past week. Above normal precipitation for the month and slightly above normal for the year. Lawns have improved and are now green and growing. Trees changing color but leaves have stopped shedding. Streams at seasonal levels. Golf courses are in good condition. Most crops (corn) have been harvested and farms are planning for fall. Grape harvest anticipated to be very good with limited mold as long as heavy rain holds off. Mildly wet conditions for the week. |
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| 9/13/2026 | NY-SC-40 | NY | Schenectady |
Near Normal
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| Pretty normal |
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| 9/13/2026 | NY-WY-11 | NY | Wyoming |
Near Normal
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| Sunny with increasing clouds and warm with light winds and light rain, then mostly cloudy and warm overnight with light winds. The high temperature was around seventy six degrees, and the low around sixty two degrees Fahrenheit. Songbirds are eating a feederful every day. Goldenrod, Prunella vulgaris, Japanese Knotweed, Soapwort, Chickory and Horse Nettle flowers are in full bloom. Apples are ripening. All corn have cobs from 6" to 12". Blackbirds are beginning to flock. The local intermittent stream is running at fall levels and the nearby trout stream is flowing at late-summer levels. |
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| 9/13/2026 | NC-BC-150 | NC | Buncombe |
Mildly Dry
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| Of the 0.35 inch of rain this week, 0.33 fell yesterday afternoon. Cardinal flower is blooming. |
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| 9/13/2026 | NC-DH-6 | NC | Durham |
Moderately Dry
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| The 1.41” we received yesterday was so very helpful. Especially as the first half of it came down slowly and all sunk in. And then the second half came several hours later and was also able to really sink in. Didn’t do much for streams, etc., but it surely helped the top layer of the soil, which was getting severely dry. Everything started growing up immediately, bringing it back from the edge. Bees and butterflies continue to be active, but probably not quite as much as in a “normal“ year. We still are in the midst of our long-term drought and needs several inches of good rain to get us out of it. Durham still underwater restrictions. |
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| 9/13/2026 | NC-HK-14 | NC | Hoke |
Near Normal
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| The days are still above normal for temperatures. The grass is still growing. There is some water in the ditches. The farmers are able to combine their corn. There has been enough rain to help the soybeans to fill out. The deer are able to find enough food. Opening day of dove season was very noisy with all the hunters out. |
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| 9/13/2026 | OH-DL-36 | OH | Delaware |
Mildly Wet
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General Awareness
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| Dripping raindrops from leaves were the predominant sound outside early this morning, as the predominant sight was spider webs sparkling with raindrops - the end of summer continues with grass still needing mown, ignoring the usual dormancy period of previous years - so, it's wet out, no visible puddles with quite a lot of leaves already fallen |
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| 9/13/2026 | OH-GR-49 | OH | Greene |
Mildly Wet
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| Soil conditions are very wet right now with the past week and half of showers. We have not experienced any areal flooding these past two weeks. The trees, bushes, vegetation and flowers are very lush at this time of the season. Grasses are growing at a similar rate experienced in the spring. There are some indicator plants that are showing some minor leaf color changes for the upcoming fall season. Trees with nuts, such as oaks have a large crop of nuts this year. The blue jays and squirrels have been having an on and off battle for the best tasting ones. Hummingbirds in this area have not started their migration to warmer climates yet. Small mammals have been very active in their search for food lately. That activity has drawn the attention of resident hawks and other birds of prey. |
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| 9/13/2026 | OH-LC-10 | OH | Licking |
Moderately Wet
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| September has been wetter than usual so far totaling 4.38" against a 30-year-average of 3.26 for the entire month. The water year total is 51.15" to date and is 8.89" above normal. Streams are full, and we have observed that low spots in agricultural fields have drowned out patches of corn and beans in some due to excess rain. Generally plant growth is strong and there is concern with getting crops harvested if this level of precipitation continues. |
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| 9/13/2026 | OH-LG-24 | OH | Logan |
Mildly Wet
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General Awareness
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| Morning and evening rains caused cancelation or postponement of most outdoor activities in the community on the 12th. |
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| 9/13/2026 | OH-PB-1 | OH | Preble |
Near Normal
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| Streams are normal for this time of year. Yards are green, growth is above normal for this time of year. Precipitation is a little below normal for September. ET balance is - .74
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| 9/13/2026 | OH-ST-12 | OH | Stark |
Moderately Wet
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| 2.83" of rain this week, 6.60" in the last 30 days. Considering that the USDM is showing most of the country as "abnormally dry" or worse, I guess we should be grateful for the rain, although some farmers aren't too thrilled with it. Rounds of heavy thunderstorms are keeping the ground nearly saturated leaving pools of standing water that linger for days. Lawn remains green and growing slowly. Most apples have fallen and the trees are shedding leaves. Walnut trees are just starting to show hints of turning. Local creek has been running at moderate levels. Mosquitoes continue to be a major limiter of outdoor activity. |
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| 9/13/2026 | OH-SM-57 | OH | Summit |
Moderately Wet
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| Rainfalls: This week 1.33”, last week 1.43”.
We had a drying out period early to midweek which brought us towards the near normal level. The 1.20” of rain for Thursday’s report pushed us back to moderately wet. There's standing water in the low-lying areas of the yard and woods. The creek's level has risen slightly and has a decent flow. All of the plant life is thick and lush and is a deep green color, trees included. The mosquitoes continue to be a big nuisance. |
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| 9/13/2026 | OH-UN-4 | OH | Union |
Mildly Wet
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| And the rains continue. No flooding but pretty damp for early September. |
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| 9/13/2026 | OK-MY-12 | OK | Mayes |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
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| A bit over 2” this week (got a little more Saturday night that I haven’t measured yet). It helps but it’s still very dry. The 1:86” we got earlier in the week didn’t raise the pond at all and the creek doesn’t have a single pool. Many of the trees are losing their leaves with the exception of most of the oaks. There was a small flush of green in the field and the yard but not enough to mow. Dead leaves cover the trails in the woods and is a very, very noisy walk. |
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| 9/13/2026 | PA-BT-15 | PA | Butler |
Moderately Wet
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| This past week’s precipitation was 2.66”. The top soil is saturated with standing water in low spots. Water is flowing through grass in drainage areas. Average soil temperature is 72F. Grass is very green and growing vigorously. Farmer is plowing for Fall planting. Air temperatures have been above normal and very humid. |
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| 9/13/2026 | PA-CN-13 | PA | Centre |
Near Normal
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| Overnight heavy rtainn revived flowers. Just a touch of color on some trees. |
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| 9/13/2026 | PA-NM-3 | PA | Northumberland |
Moderately Wet
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| Ground has remained soft and squishy. Water level in pond just below the overflow. Soil very moist. |
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| 9/13/2026 | SC-RC-88 | SC | Richland |
Moderately Dry
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| 1” of rain for the week here. All coming on three days. Not as hot this past week but there were some triple digit temperature days. Ponds are down still as there hasn’t been enough steady rain to refill them. Garden still has blooming flowers and peppers are still producing, my tulip tree has started to drop its leaves for fall…always the first to do that. Hummingbirds are still guarding the feeders, give have staked off the yard here and it’s fun to watch them fuss about with each other. Wonder how long until they head south? Well that’s about it for now. Stay safe get outside when you can and mind the weather |
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