Large cracks appearing in yards; grass, trees, and shrubs continue to dry and drop leaves in Grundy County, Illinois
8/15/2018 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Grundy County, IL
Start Date: 8/14/2018
- End Date: 8/16/2018
Only 0.25 inch for August. Have measured 1.40 inch in last 30 days. Experiencing significant leaf drop on some trees and shrubs. Large cracks in ground in spots. Garden soil is hard and dry in areas not watered. Many birds and small mammals at bird baths.
CoCoRaHS Report from Station #Carbon Hill 3.1 N on 8/16/2018
Only 0.21 inch for the month. Water balance since 7/1/18 is -4.04 inches. Ground very hard with large cracks. Grass mostly yellow/dormant. Leaf drop occurring on some trees and shrubs. Other vegetation showing stress. Bird bath is being visited by many birds and small mammals.
CoCoRaHS Report from Station #Carbon Hill 3.1 N on 8/14/2018
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Carbon Hill 3.1 N
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CoCoRaHS Report from Station #Carbon Hill 3.1 N on 8/16/2018.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
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Carbon Hill 3.1 N
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CoCoRaHS Report from Station #Carbon Hill 3.1 N on 8/14/2018.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
