August 9, 2012

Rumbles of thunder and the pitter-patter of rain last night brought hope to many across the area.   The biggest smiles were found in St. Charles, MO  where they saw over two inches of rain!  However, most of us felt teased as it barely settled the dust.

How much will it take to really make a difference?

A whole lot more than just normal precipitation is needed, especially in the Central Plains. An occasional inch or two of rain might green up your brown, crunchy lawn, but it will do little to regenerate your local water shed.   An extended period of above normal precipitation is needed to chip away at the deficit and restore the water supply.