This is the most recent drought map for the state of Kentucky....
Some statistics include the following:
My rainwater storage is down to a season low at 31% of full capacity. In other words, I need at least 2.5" of rain just to meet the minimum 66.7% of full capacity for my garden to handle the hottest and driest part of the summer yet to come.
Roughly, I've had about 0.5" rain for the entire month of June thus far.
Last year, at this time, I was having to drain any excess rainwater because we had too much rain.
Rain looks promising today for my area just southwest of Louisville. I'm not going to get my hopes up too much. At this point, I'll be happy with whatever falls, except hail of course.
MS
Some statistics include the following:
| Week | Date | Nothing | D0-D4 | D1-D4 | D2-D4 | D3-D4 | D4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | 6/17/2014 | 74.29 | 25.71 | 1.69 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Last Week | 6/10/2014 | 74.87 | 25.13 | 1.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 Months Ago | 3/18/2014 | 100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Start of Calendar Year | 12/31/2013 | 100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Start of Water Year | 10/1/2013 | 100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| One Year Ago | 6/18/2013 | 100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Intensity:
D0 - Abnormally Dry
D1 - Moderate Drought
D2 - Severe Drought
D3 - Extreme Drought
D4 - Exceptional Drought
Roughly, I've had about 0.5" rain for the entire month of June thus far.
Last year, at this time, I was having to drain any excess rainwater because we had too much rain.
Rain looks promising today for my area just southwest of Louisville. I'm not going to get my hopes up too much. At this point, I'll be happy with whatever falls, except hail of course.
MS
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