8-9-26 to 8-16-26: Turf is firm underfoot and does not release water. No surface puddles in low or sheltered areas. Drain tiles 12 to 18 inches deep are not flowing. Man made and sinkhole ponds are estimated at approximately 90% capacity and falling. ETo turf for the period was 1.00 inches. Total precipitation for the period was 0.03 inches resulting in a deficit of 0.97 inches. Tensiometer at 18 inches deep in heavy clay soil had readings for the period that ranged from 82 cb to 92 cb with the reading today being 92 cb. River birch continue to drop leaves in response to conditions becoming dryer.