Our space has been experiencing drought situations since November 2024, however September 2026 introduced 9.46″ of rain, which is 13% above the September common. Because the begin of the 2026 wet season in June, we recorded 29.89″ of rain, which is 77% of the common rainfall sometimes recorded by this time.
The current rains have decreased our long-term rainfall deficit by one inch, decreasing the cumulative deficit to 29.5″.
In August 2026, water ranges bottomed out close to historic ranges, however September rainfall introduced water ranges simply above the historic minimal for this time of 12 months.
Our B-Gauge displays standing water at 2.2 toes above the bottom. As is typical for this time of 12 months, shorter days, decrease mild ranges, and cooler temperatures scale back plant development. With much less photosynthesis, they launch much less water vapor via their leaves, a course of referred to as transpiration. This implies they’re taking much less water from the bottom.
