| 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 | CO-JF-72 | CO | Jefferson |
Mildly Dry
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| Lawn is green where sprinkler hits it, but getting crispy again where unwatered. But watering 2x a week for shorter durations rrsults in a less-than-healthy lawn. Trees are doing okay. Local reservoirs’ levels getting low. |
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| 8/31/2026 | CT-NH-43 | CT | New Haven |
Moderately Wet
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| Recent and frequent rainfall has kept the soil fairly saturated. Lawns, trees and other vegetation remain lush. |
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| 8/31/2026 | FL-MA-17 | FL | Manatee |
Mildly Wet
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| August was a rainy month for us. August total was just over 11 inches. That is 2 inches above normal. Despite a dry period In the middle of the month, there was plenty of rain in the first half and the last week of August. Overall rainfall for the year is down about 9 inches or 25 percent, But conditions are near normal to mildly wet at this location. |
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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 | IA-BT-11 | IA | Benton |
Mildly Wet
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| it was amazing how quickly the top soil dried out following the excess rains of the weeks prior. Finally, most folks got caught up with their lawn mowing and the farmers got in another cutting of hay before the weekend rains arrived. Flowers recognize the time of year with golden rod and mums showing off their beauty. The corn and soybeans are beginning to show signs of maturation with yellow leaves. |
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| 8/31/2026 | ME-SM-3 | ME | Somerset |
Moderately Dry
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| 0.39" rain total for week. Knotweed and early asters beginning bloom. deciduous trees beginning to show stress. several small forest fires statewide. |
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| 8/31/2026 | MI-SH-4 | MI | Schoolcraft |
Near Normal
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| Distressing to see how many fellow weather reporters in US and Canada are experiencing economic and daily life hardships due to drought. Hope you see relief with the change of seasons. This station has had direct hits by scattered thunderstorm during an August characterized by long dry stretches. However, many nearby areas should be classified as mildly dry.
Gardens and crops in Ag areas looking good. Potatoes, determinate tomatoes, peas etc. dying or senescent. Homebuilding, road work active. Logging- many sales no bid or low bid, declining activity due to economic conditions and packaging technology increasing efficiency. Not weather related. Heavy tourist traffic.
Overnight open windows and curtain management keep house comfortable. Low cooling energy demand during past 2 weeks.
Some Div. of forestry personnel on loan to other states. Some fire risk remains for fall season here.
No reports of bear issues. Natural food must be adequate. Seeing the occasional dug out bee's nest. Nighthawks only bird migration I have noticed. Bumblebees common in garden, and pollinator plantings. Many grasshoppers. Bracken fern dying back a little. Black cherry trees losing leaves quickly. Otherwise, forests green.
Local creeks and springs low flows. |
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| 8/31/2026 | MI-WY-33 | MI | Wayne |
Moderately Dry
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| ground is very hard even with the rain yesteday, way behind in quarterly rain fall |
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| 8/31/2026 | MO-BY-5 | MO | Barry |
Severely Dry
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| Less than 1 inch rainfall for each July and August. |
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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 | NM-HR-8 | NM | Harding |
Severely Dry
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| Even the botanists from the Natural Heritage NM from Albuquerque comment on the dryness of the plants on the uplands that they are collecting data for a state-wide report available to the public. |
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| 8/31/2026 | NY-BM-14 | NY | Broome |
Near Normal
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| Garden has some moisture in the soil. Potatoes and squash doing well. Apples made it through the dry and hot July and still have plenty of fruit and leaves, unlike last year. Farmers are spreading manure on the fields again. August rainfall near average. |
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| 8/31/2026 | NY-CB-16 | NY | Columbia |
Near Normal
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| 2.87" rain for the past month, standing water in most spots is gone. Top several inches of ground dirt is dry & dusty, below is still damp and the fire pond is full. |
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| 8/31/2026 | NY-OG-46 | NY | Onondaga |
Mildly Dry
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| nothing like last summer, but dry. Rain keeps going south or north of me. Humidity has been high enough to add mildew to the plant stresses. |
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| 8/31/2026 | NY-WY-11 | NY | Wyoming |
Near Normal
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| Cloudy and warm with light winds, then cloudy and warm overnight with light winds and light rain. The high temperature was around seventy four degrees, and the low around sixty one degrees Fahrenheit. Songbirds are eating a feederful every day. White Clover, Achillea millefolium, Prunella vulgaris, Japanese Knotweed, Soapwort, White Vervain, and Horse Nettle flowers are in full bloom. Some apples are ripening. All corn have cobs from 4" to 10". Blackbirds are beginning to flock. The local intermittent stream is dried out and the nearby trout stream is flowing at late-summer levels. |
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| 8/31/2026 | OK-KY-30 | OK | Kay |
Mildly Dry
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| Neighborhood yards are still fairly green and growing. Elm trees are just about bare do to dry weather. Are lakes and ponds are slightly down. Fire danger is low but increasing.
Hay fields are green but not growing as fast as normal |
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| 8/31/2026 | OK-MY-10 | OK | Mayes |
Severely Dry
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| All of the vegetation in our area is stressed. The trees are dropping a considerable amount of leaves, lawns that are unwatered have gone dormant, and the ground is hard and dry. |
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| 8/31/2026 | OK-ST-21 | OK | Stephens |
Severely Dry
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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 | PA-BR-41 | PA | Berks |
Severely Dry
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| One spring box still empty. Spring fed pool very low, much lower than overflow. Wet area in yard dried up completely. First time on 6 years we have been able to run the mower through that area |
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| 8/31/2026 | SC-HR-172 | SC | Horry |
Moderately Dry
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| We are fortunate to have some of the downpour activity that
has been in the County. Very spotty, but a healthy crop of mushrooms are sprouting up in the woods and grassy areas.
Peppers and tomatoes are suffering from bug damage, mostly tomato hornworm, and when Bt is applied, it doesn't last for 24 hours due to the morning fog. Tobacco harvest was conducted partially during rain, so not sure of the quality of the crop, if a poison can have quality. Likely goes to neonicatinoid production and vaping products. No redeeming value. |
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| 8/31/2026 | SC-SM-30 | SC | Sumter |
Moderately Dry
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| Still “Moderately Dry here”. 0.18” rain this week. Last previous measurable rain was 22 Aug. While Aug rain is near normal, it only happens in short bursts with a lot of dry time in between. US Drought Monitor still has our area in a “D1-Moderate Drought”, but closely sandwiched between “D0-Abnormally Dry” and “D2-Severe Drought” areas. 17 wildfires across SC per SC Forestry app. Both the Wateree River at US 76/378 between Sumter and Columbia and the Congaree River at I-77 S of Columbia are low enough that sandbars are visible in the middle of the rivers. Local non irrigated lawns still dry, brown and crunchy with some bare spots. Still seeing widespread dying small bushes and even the lower limbs of some larger trees along roadsides. Local fields showing stress from the recent high temps combined with the dry conditions. Lots of fire ant activity. Local SC DES Groundwater Monitoring Wells have shown a 2-10 foot water level drop since early 2026. Squirrels and birds still active around the house, and always happy for free food from the feeders. Hummingbirds still busy at their feeders. From Data Explorer shows about normal precip for the last 30 days, but is still showing about a 6-1/2” deficit for the last 90 days, with an almost 13” precip deficit for the year. Data Explorer: August precip: 5.06” (-0.09" : 98% of NOAA Normal). Yearly precip: 19.65” (-12.72" : 61% of NOAA Normal). Last 30 days: 5.06” (NOAA normal: 5.15”). Last 90 days: 8.74” (NOAA normal: 15.14”). At least the heavy heat has lessened for the past week. |
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| 8/31/2026 | WI-DN-15 | WI | Dunn |
Severely Dry
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| river extremely low, wetlands are now meadows or dirt pits, trees and plants showing signs of stress. Soil very dry must heavily water garden. Lack of mosquitos |
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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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| 8/31/2026 | CAN-NS-86 | CAN | Nova Scotia |
Near Normal
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| For the last 7 days I recorded 1.71 inches of rain and 0.59 of evaporation from my ET gauge. There are signs that the rain has penetrated deep into the soil. Agriculture is normal and fresh cut forage field regrowing nicely, lawns are actively growing, AC use is very limited and some of the evening temps are cool, there currently is a province wide fire ban, mosquitoes population is still up, water courses are running normally, Lot of RV's on the roads, I haven't seen any bulk water carriers. |
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