| 8/24/2026 | CT-NH-43 | CT | New Haven |
Moderately Wet
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| A very wet summer, with recent significant rainfall continuing the trend, has kept the soil very wet. Trees, lawns and vegetation remain lush and lawns especially have had plenty of water throughout the summer. |
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| 8/24/2026 | FL-BW-167 | FL | Broward |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
Energy
Plants & Wildlife
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| Very hot temps with no precip. Plants showing some wilting and browning of grasses. Summer peak AC usage. |
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| 8/24/2026 | FL-PN-99 | FL | Pinellas |
Mildly Wet
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General Awareness
Relief, Response & Restrictions
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| Last week brought us rainfall totaling 1.68” inches. Not a gulley-washer, but still a goodly amount, compared to recent weeks. There are two tropical areas in the Caribbean that we’re keeping a close watch on. Otherwise, it looks like our hot and steamy days will continue. Our use of potable for lawn and gardening watering is still restricted to only a few hours, once a week. |
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| 8/24/2026 | IN-BR-6 | IN | Brown |
Mildly Wet
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Plants & Wildlife
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| Yard and garden plants still green and robust and productive. |
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| 8/24/2026 | IA-BT-11 | IA | Benton |
NA
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
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| It's been a great week without any rain allowing the soil to dry some. There are fewer lawns with windowed grass clippings on them. Excess ground water is dissipating from low levels in fields. Day light hours are shoretening as well. Field crops in general are looking good for this time of year. |
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| 8/24/2026 | ME-HN-58 | ME | Hancock |
Severely Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
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| We had about 3/4 inch rain over the past 2 days. This is refreshing, but doesn't change the basic severe drought. The garden soil will still be like dust under the surface. I am sick to death of the weathermen, whose only idea of a good day is one that's sunny. Great for tourism, lousy for the land. Pay attention, guys! |
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| 8/24/2026 | ME-SM-3 | ME | Somerset |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
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| 0.10" rain for week. plums harvested, pears and early apples ready for picking. |
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| 8/24/2026 | MA-HD-38 | MA | Hampden |
Mildly Wet
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
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| Enjoying occasional precipitation, temperatures moderating, cooler nights. Late August in southern NE! Lawns and outdoor plants are thriving [those without manual watering systems]. Rivers and lakes appear to be a little fuller than the usual late summer lows. |
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| 8/24/2026 | MA-NF-68 | MA | Norfolk |
Moderately Dry
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| Weeds seem to be thriving, ground is dry. Weekend rain has helped a bit. |
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| 8/24/2026 | MA-WR-28 | MA | Worcester |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
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| Continued improvement |
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| 8/24/2026 | MI-WY-33 | MI | Wayne |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
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| soil in garden is hard for at least 4 inches; continuing to water in spite of 1/3 inch of rain |
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| 8/24/2026 | MN-DK-292 | MN | Dakota |
Severely Dry
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| The ground is hard and some patches of grass are dying. Some of the trees are dropping leaves to survive. |
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| 8/24/2026 | MN-MC-7 | MN | McLeod |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
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| The South Fork of the Crow River where County 2 crosses it between Glencoe and Silver Lake is sinking slowly. A sand bar has begun to show as it sinks.
Some farmers are busy making hay - in some cases a third crop!! The hay seems to be in good condition and dries quickly with the relatively low dew points.
Most of the garden is doing okay, although cucumber plants are wilted. Marigolds, zinnias, cosmos and sunflowers are attracting many butterflies.
When we have mowed the grass, it grows back very slowly.
Most corn fields look okay, but some soybeans are showing signs of drought, especially between here and St. Cloud where the soils are sandier.
Overall, we would really appreciate some rain to keep things doing well heading into the fall! |
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| 8/24/2026 | MN-MR-20 | MN | Morrison |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
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| The lake level is down more than usual for this time of year. We received almost an inch of rain that helped but we are far below rain fall. Some tree leaves showing signs of the dry conditions and losing leaves. |
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| 8/24/2026 | MN-NB-7 | MN | Nobles |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Water Supply & Quality
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| Rainfall continues to avoid this area, crops are beginning to show the absence of moisture. Crop yields appear to be suffering noticeable as the corn ears are done growing and look slim. Some Bean crops could be improved yet but the window is getting small fast. |
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| 8/24/2026 | MN-WG-88 | MN | Washington |
Severely Dry
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| Brown crunchy grass, trees losing leaves, garden harvest minimal, holding ponds turning into mud. Saw yellow jackets gently approaching the bird bath to drink. Everything is tinder dry. |
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| 8/24/2026 | MO-JF-21 | MO | Jefferson |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| Much cooler temperatures this past week but little rain. |
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| 8/24/2026 | NE-DG-63 | NE | Douglas |
Mildly Wet
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
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| I received 0.44 inches of rain this week. The soil is moist from rainfall, cooler (below normal) temperatures, and cloudiness this week. The trees and grass are green and growing. Conditions are mildly wet. Precipitation for August is 6.84 inches, 3.90 inch above normal (233 percent of normal). Precipitation here for the year is now 26.35 inches, which is 3.12 inch above normal (113 percent of normal). Precipitation for the water year is 1.62 inches above normal (106 percent of normal). Plants and wildlife. Bird visits to the bird bath are slightly more than last week. Approximately 15 species of birds (about 80 to 90 birds visit each day). Most plants are full of turgor and have not been wilting during the day. Plant diseases such as powdery mildew are affecting plants (such as cucumbers and cantaloupe) because of excessive moisture and cloudiness. Water Supply Water level in Standing Bear Lake (approximately 0.2 mile to the east of here) is above normal. Area creeks and ponds are also above normal. Nearby corn and soybean fields look good and are growing well. |
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| 8/24/2026 | NJ-MS-59 | NJ | Morris |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Business & Industry
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Society & Public Health
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
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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 2.74, inches the past seven days [Sunday-Saturday].
River and stream volume the past week of this CMR maintained their rates of flow over small lake dams west of this station. As of Sunday, 8/23/2026; one covered 100% the width of the dam 6.5 miles from this station moving at a slow volume, with observable turbidity. The other, 2 miles to the west also decreased its flow over its fall at about 65%, moving at a similar volume with 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; House Finch, Pigeons, Doves, Blue Jays hummingbirds. No Crows or Cardinals were heard the past week. The Thistle Feeder that was filled Sunday April 26, 2026 for the first time, as of this report, had 6-8/10” consumed for a total weekly consumption of 4/10ths from the previous week. The same was cleaned and refreshed new on 8/23
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 8/16, was 1042g and on 8/23 had 42g consumed or 4% usage, the previous seven days and had daily observable use. The feeder was refreshed this week with a starting weight of 1109g.
Cicadas were first observed on July 31, being heard frequently. None were heard the past week. Moths were observed this week, but no butterfly’s.
Neighborhood squirrels, Chipmonks and rabbits were all observed adjacent this station the past week. A Bumble Bee was seen buzzing this obs post. Mosquitoes continued to bite. Temperatures the past week were normal seasonal highs and lows. Temperatures were warm, and humid all days. Lighting Bugs / Fireflies that were first observed on 06/17/2026, were not seen the past week.
Over the past 31 days; this station has captured and reported 9.63 inches of precipitation. There has been 92 days of precipitation the previous 234 days of CY2026 [1/1/2026 to 8/22/2026] for a “Calendar Year” [CY] total of
32.51”, 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 0.45” less precipitation than a year ago, what continues to be a remarkable turn-a-round the past six weeks. Some other totals from previous years, for comparison, are;
YTD2024- 46.18”
YTD2023- 33.32”
YTD2022- 27.87”
YTD2021- 32.49”
YTD2020- 31.25”
YTD2019- 44.06”
YTD2018- 45.39”
YTD2017- 31.78”
YTD2016- 32.52”
YTD2015- 25.24” (First full Year)
The TWELVE year running average total precipitation for this station is: 34.63 inches, making this stations total deficit: 2.12” less then the 12 year average and this year is the sixth DRIEST 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 return 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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| 8/24/2026 | NM-HR-8 | NM | Harding |
Severely Dry
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General Awareness
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| As recorded in 8/24/26 daily report, "once again the cool-down night & dawn temperatures assist in cooling down the old adobe ranch houses at this station to bring relief indoors from the daily afternoon 90 degrees outdoors"; there seem to be a pattern of promising afternoon rain showers, even with thunder & lightning, but the clouds circle round leaving spotty moisture in other grassland pastures. |
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| 8/24/2026 | NY-WY-11 | NY | Wyoming |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
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| Partly sunny to mostly cloudy and warm with light winds and rain, then mostly cloudy and cool overnight with moderate winds and light rain. The high temperature was around sixty seven degrees, and the low around fifty degrees Fahrenheit. Songbirds are eating a feederful every day. White Clover, Achillea millefolium, Prunella vulgaris, Marshmallow, Soapwort, White Vervain, and Horse Nettle flowers are in full bloom. Thimbleberries are ripening. Some apples are ripening. All corn have silk and are beginning to tassel. A fourth cutting of hay is occurring. 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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| 8/24/2026 | NC-MS-19 | NC | Madison |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
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| We had 0.96 inches of rain in the past 7 days drying us out a little. Pastures, hay fields aned Christmas Tree fields are all still green and growing; The risk of fire appears to be about average wit the NCFS approving burn permits in this area. Water levels in creeks ans springs is still quite good. |
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| 8/24/2026 | OH-HM-24 | OH | Hamilton |
Mildly Wet
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Society & Public Health
Water Supply & Quality
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| Some dryness and drought stress is normal in my area in late summer. There is none right now. We are a bit above normal for the month and the summer. Vegetation is lush and green. |
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| 8/24/2026 | SC-HR-172 | SC | Horry |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
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| We are reportedly still in severe drought, but we may have gotten a little more rain than average right here. We have mushrooms popping up in the garden, but pepper plants are weak and need watering. An infestation of tomato hornworms but we have some dragonflies and we saw a praying mantis on the car trunk yesterday. Tobacco next door looks sad- some was harvested before the last rain but alot still standing, yellow, weedy. |
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| 8/24/2026 | VA-IW-27 | VA | Isle Of Wight |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
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| Regular, rainstorms have returned conditions to seemingly normal. Plants, grass, and fruit trees are thriving. |
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| 8/24/2026 | WI-CB-4 | WI | Columbia |
Near Normal
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Agriculture
Business & Industry
Tourism & Recreation
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| Surface moisture is normal, not sure about subsoil. Timely rain the past week has kept lawns pastures and farm crops growing. On Tuesday I had 0.68" and Friday the 21st thunderstorms added another 0.93" for 1.61" for the week. Most of the week was sunny hot skies. Good weather for outdoor construction and activities. The Baraboo River was running at normal level. |
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| 8/24/2026 | WI-DN-15 | WI | Dunn |
Severely Dry
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| lack of significant rain exacerbated all conditions previously reported. |
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| 8/24/2026 | WI-KN-6 | WI | Kenosha |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| soil condition near normal to 6". All planting are doing great. |
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| 8/24/2026 | WI-WW-37 | WI | Walworth |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| Perennial and annual plants are doing better with more frequent rainfall and generally cooler temperatures in August. The grass has greened up and the trees are not showing signs of stress. Soil moisture in the upper 1 ft. measures very moist to wet. Water level in lake is normal to slightly high. |
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| 8/24/2026 | CAN-BC-30 | CAN | British Columbia |
Severely Dry
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| Yesterday's thundershowers had very little impact regionally |
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| 8/24/2026 | CAN-ON-771 | CAN | Ontario |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
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| Just over 5mm of rain over this past week. Lake level has dropped another 1.5” this week, and is about the same level as this time last year, which is low for late summer. Boaters are noting increased navigational caution due to lowered lake levels. Forest fire hazard rating has been upgraded to High, I think in response to the removal of fire restrictions throughout the region. There are no active fires nearby. Stressed birches continue to drop leaves. Lawn hasn’t required mowing in weeks. Gardens require supplemental watering. Mosquitos have disappeared, making twilight hours very pleasant. Underbrush and Virginia creeper changing colour. Recreational lake activity on the weekend a little quieter as summer winds down. |
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