| 8/3/2026 | CO-GR-52 | CO | Grand |
Severely Dry
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| All restrictions remain same. Had 0.20" of precipitation this past week but it hasn't changed soul conditions. |
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| 8/3/2026 | CT-NH-43 | CT | New Haven |
Moderately Wet
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| Recent regular and significant rainfalls have made soil moisture levels moderately wet. Lawns, trees and vegetation have shown no signs of water stress throughout July, which is unusual. |
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| 8/3/2026 | FL-MA-17 | FL | Manatee |
Mildly Wet
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| It appears our rainy season started July 15th. Since then over the last 19 days we have had about seven and a half inches of rain. Yesterday brought nearly two inches. For the time being we have recovered nicely and are mildly wet. |
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| 8/3/2026 | IL-MD-37 | IL | Madison |
Near Normal
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| All flooding had subsided by Tuesday last. Streams and Creeks are back within their respective banks and at their normal flow rates. Lakes and ponds were back within their banks. All vegetation is well hydrated and will not support wildland fires. No changes with wildlife status. Soil moisture is within normal status. |
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| 8/3/2026 | IN-AL-42 | IN | Allen |
Mildly Dry
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| While the overall area may be drier than it is here locally, right here it is much wetter than normal for this time of year. Small creek out back is flowing strongly, whereas normally this time of year it would be completely dry. Turf grasses are green and growing, whereas normally this time of year they would be dry and dormant. |
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| 8/3/2026 | IA-BT-11 | IA | Benton |
Mildly Wet
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| had more downpours of rain last week. More standing water in the fields and yet the corn and soybeans not over affected by too much moisture look great. Weeds and lawns benefit from the rains as well. |
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| 8/3/2026 | IA-BC-9 | IA | Buchanan |
Near Normal
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| Rain for the week at this location was 2.89 in. I'm calling it near normal that is stretching it a bit as this whole growing season has been a bit unusual. Grass was showing signs of going dormant again in spots but the rains have brought a lot of it back. Crops are looking good but still seeing spots of short corn in some fields. Some garden crops are still not doing like normal this year and discussions with people in other areas have said the same. Had held off on mowing because of the heat and have had appointments that kept me from mowing after the rain, so will probably have to sweep after we mow. Guess it's just Summer in Iowa. |
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| 8/3/2026 | IA-WR-5 | IA | Warren |
Near Normal
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| About nine-tenths of rainfall this past week which pushed the monthly total to 7.55 inches. That is 187% of normal, yet the nearby dirt road is dry in two days. Took a 200 mile trip to northeast Iowa over the weekend and did not see one field of anything in stress. Crops the entire trip simply looked amazing, and quite beautiful too. There is a LOT of corn planted. |
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| 8/3/2026 | ME-HN-58 | ME | Hancock |
Severely Dry
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| .63 for the month. Extremely dry. I despair. |
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| 8/3/2026 | ME-SM-3 | ME | Somerset |
Moderately Dry
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| 0.31" rain for week, phlox, canada thistle, loosesrife, hosta, sumac, chicory, and early goldenrod all in bloom. |
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| 8/3/2026 | MA-WR-28 | MA | Worcester |
Mildly Dry
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| Recent rains have dramatically helped. |
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| 8/3/2026 | MI-WY-33 | MI | Wayne |
Moderately Dry
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| grass and garden requiring daily watering |
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| 8/3/2026 | MO-BY-5 | MO | Barry |
Severely Dry
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| After heavy rains in May and June, rains shut off end of June and have missed ever since. |
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| 8/3/2026 | NE-DG-63 | NE | Douglas |
Mildly Dry
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| I received 0.79 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 was 3.16 inches, 0.49 inch below normal (87 percent of normal). There has been no precipitation for August to date. Precipitation here for the year is now 19.51 inches, which is 1.04 inch below normal (95 percent of normal). Precipitation for the water year is 2.54 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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| 8/3/2026 | NJ-MS-59 | NJ | Morris |
Mildly 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 FOUR days with measurable precipitation and zero days with trace precipitation for a total of 3.07, inches the past seven days [Sunday-Saturday].
River and stream volume the past week of this CMR increased the previous five days, their rates of flow over small lake dams west of this station. As of Sunday, 9/2/2026; one covered >100% the width of the dam 6.5 miles from this station moving at a slow volume, with some observable turbidity. The other, 2 miles to the west also increased its flow over its fall, covering, now, about 40% of its respective fall, moving at a similar volume with some observable turbidity.
The Madison Golf Course, adjacent this station had observable play all days, four between rain drops. The ground around this station is moist and soft to walk on, once again. Grass and weeds required maintenance. Active Birds around this station included; House Finch, Crows, Pigeons, Gold Finch, a THREE hummingbirds and a Cardinal. The Song Bird feeder was was entirely consumed and NOT refilled this week. The Thistle Feeder that was filled Sunday April 26, 2026 for the first time, as of this report, had 6-1/10” consumed for a total weekly consumption of 8/10ths 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 7/26 of 1007g and on 8/2 had 27g consumed or 3% usage, the previous seven days and had lots of observable use. The feeder was refreshed late afternoon on 8/2 with a starting weight at that time of 1107g.
Cicadas were first observed on July 31, being heard frequently, every 30-60 seconds on 8/2. Additionally, an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly was observed for the first time this year on 8/1.
Neighborhood squirrels and rabbits were all observed adjacent this station the past week. No Honey bees, Bumble Bees or wasps were observed. Temperatures the past week had 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 8.35 inches of precipitation. There has been 81 days of precipitation the previous 212 days of CY2026 [1/1/2026 to 8/1/2026] for a “Calendar Year” [CY] total of
25.95”, compared to 87 days of precipitation and a [CY] total of
31.46” the same [year to date] in CY2025. So far, compared to last year, this station has received 5.51” less precipitation than a year ago. Some other totals from previous years, for comparison, are;
YTD2024- 34.08”
YTD2023- 28.28”
YTD2022- 27.74”
YTD2021- 29.68”
YTD2020- 26.09”
YTD2019- 38.32”
YTD2018- 36.31”
YTD2017- 27.76”
YTD2016- 29.10”
YTD2015- 22.14” (First full Year)
The TWELVE year running average total precipitation for this station is: 29.74 inches, decreasing (slightly) this stations total deficit to 3.79” less then the 12 year average and this year was the second DRIEST year this CMR has been posted, by 3.81”. 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 improve this week’s report on the “Mildly Dry” side of the Condition Scale Bar.
Q’s: email me at: JasonJLeffler@aol.com. |
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| 8/3/2026 | NM-LN-36 | NM | Lincoln |
Mildly Wet
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| General Awareness: Small amounts of rain were received most days in the past week. A heavy thunderstorm last evening, Saturday August 1 at approximately 1855-2000 MDT, provided 0.70 inch of rain. The intense rain reduced visibility to approximately 0.25 mile from approximately 1900-1910 MDT. We totaled 0.87 inch of rain during this reporting period. Last night’s rain gave us a sizable kickstart to the August MTD numbers: 0.75 inch total, which is +0.54 inch above and 359% of the NOAA August MTD normal and +0.52 inch above and 325% of the PRISM August MTD normal. YTD numbers are now 8.36 inches total, which is +0.03 inch above and 100% of the NOAA YTD normal but -1.35 inches below and 86% of the PRISM normal. We closed out July with a total of 3.31 inches of rain, -0.04 inch below and 99% of the NOAA July MTD normal and -0.31 inch below and 91% of the PRISM July MTD normal. After last night’s downpour the soil remains damp in texture. I continue to classify our station condition as MILDLY WET.
Fire: Identical to my last report - BLM posts 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). 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: Our indigenous grasses are fully green and are becoming very tall. 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: The debris which had almost fully dammed up the West side of the Box Canyon Trail Bridge culvert where I normally make my river level observations was cleared during the past week. The water level was observed as SLIGHTLY LOW, with a mild but audible flow, when observed at this location today Sunday 02 August at approximately 1530 MDT. (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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| 8/3/2026 | NC-MS-19 | NC | Madison |
Mildly Wet
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| We had 2.30 inches of rain the past 7 days; the fire risk is low, water levels are slightly higher but good flow in springs; |
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| 8/3/2026 | OH-HM-24 | OH | Hamilton |
Near Normal
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| O.86 inches of rain in the past 2 days have brought moisture conditions back to near normal for early August. While lawns and some trees are showing early-stage drought stress from before this rain, most vegetation remains green and lush. |
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| 8/3/2026 | OK-CV-160 | OK | Cleveland |
Mildly Dry
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| Hot dry week with no measurable precip. Gardens required frequent watering. Level of reference pond is near full capacity. |
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| 8/3/2026 | OK-KY-30 | OK | Kay |
Moderately Dry
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| Only about an inch of rain over the past month. Large cracks are forming in the yard. Many neighborhood yards have all but stopped growing. Area ponds are dropping. The area lakes are still at normal levels though. Bran fields look awfully especially the double cropped and later planted fields. The fire danger is increasing with the dry weather |
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| 8/3/2026 | PA-CF-5 | PA | Clearfield |
Near Normal
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| Rain has not been abundant but I did get 1.2 in of rain on 8-2-26. Small streams are on the low side. Field corn is growing well. |
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| 8/3/2026 | SD-MD-9 | SD | Meade |
Severely Dry
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| DRY, DRY, DRY. Less thann .3" precipitation the last week. Temperatures moderated a bit with highs of 105, 86, 87, 88, 85, 89, 99, and 103 Sunday thru Sunday. Precipitation of 74%, 67%,and 77% of normal for July, YTD, and Water Year respectively. Last month that was above normal was October 2025. Only 7 of the last 31 months have been above the NOAA average. Surface water sources drying up. Pastures have little green except in the draws. Dry lightening has started many grass fires, keeping the volunteer fire departments busy. Deer and antelope increasingly using road ditches because that is where the greenest forage is, resulting in higher road kill rates. Wildlife recruitment seems to be up this year for multiple species. Hay crop about half normal. After 26 years of trying, I had a good start on part of my lawn that was stubborn. The pump I had been keeping it watered crapped out about the 10th of July, just before the heat wave. Didn't get it replaced till late this past week. I'm afraid it's now dead, not dormant-DEAD. |
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| 8/3/2026 | WI-CB-4 | WI | Columbia |
Near Normal
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| This past week my area along the Baraboo River and Wisconsin River valleys were in desperate need of rain. Both Rivers were very low. Reedsburg was 4 weeks without significant rain, Baraboo was over 3 weeks and I was at 3 weeks. It has been hot and sunny through this stretch. Farm crops on light soils were in tough shape with plants dying. Otherwise, all other corn beans and hay were growing slowly. Farm ditches, small marshes and frog ponds were dry. Larger sloughs, ponds, lakes and sloughs were receding. On Friday the 31st week had nice soaking rain starting mid-morning ending early Saturday morning. I had 2.41", Baraboo 2.47" and Reedsburg 2.34". Everything responded to the rain. Before that there was a danger of wildfires from dead dry vegetation. Many lawns quit growing and were brown and crunchy under foot. Gardens needed watering often. Wildlife had to travel for water. It was great weather for harvesting hay and wheat, as well as outdoor construction and activities. |
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