Rain

AlittleSalt · May 11, 2015

We had been in a draught since 2007. The lakes that I grew up fishing at were extremely low. Boat ramps that ended in dry dirt. There were water restrictions in every town around here. Long range forecasts were all pointing to this year being even dryer.

Well, in this area - they were wrong. Yesterday, it rained 2.50 inches from 7am - noon. Another 4.25 inches last night. It has been wet like that for most of this year. While putting in corner posts for our new garden, 3' deep post holes would start filling with water from underground steams.

Last year, during the draught, a crack in the ground started. It looked like all the other ones in the clay soil (3-5" wide) but this crack kept getting bigger. It was almost 2' wide. There's no crack there now.

If you turn on the TV to news - first is about the areas hit by tornadoes, and then sink holes caused by the flooding. The Texas National Guard was making high water rescues yesterday by helicopter. The weather people are saying it rained between 6-11 inches in the area where we live. We got a total of 6.75".

The forecast is for flooding rains Wednesday through next Sunday. Like the old idiom says, "When it rains - it pours" but this time, it's literal.

Dewayne mater · May 11, 2015

Never seen a Spring like this one. I did see things predicting that this being an El Nino meant a wetter year, but, this is wild! Finally, even the lakes to the west are starting to fill. Eagle Mountain looks to be full within 2 days and even Bridgeport is heading steadily in the right direction.

creister · May 11, 2015

A reservoir out towards Snyder is the fullest it's been since 1964

OzoneNY · May 11, 2015

Lavon is over capacity now and so they dump the excess. To me, that means the lake is too small. Going to need that dumped water some day if this area keeps growing like it has been.
I have tomatos growing quickly now and as long as it does not get too hot too soon I should have a decent crop

Worth1 · May 11, 2015

I would like to know where some of the people are getting their information.
Is it the doom and gloom channel or website?
Not to poke fun at anyone but I have been seeing this thing form for months now and the predictions have came true.

Worth

OzoneNY · May 11, 2015

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Originally Posted by Worth1

I would like to know where some of the people are getting their information.
Is it the doom and gloom channel or website?
Not to poke fun at anyone but I have been seeing this thing form for months now and the predictions have came true.

Worth

I recall you did post earlier this year about this shaping up into an ideal growing season based on your past observations and experience.

Cheryl2017 · May 11, 2015

Unless, we get hit by hail, this is going to be a great growing season. Weather has been perfect.

Worth1 · May 11, 2015

Quote:

Originally Posted by OzoneNY

I recall you did post earlier this year about this shaping up into an ideal growing season based on your past observations and experience.

My only regret is not cutting down a tree in my yard that is shading my pepper bed.
The only reason I haven't is it is so close to the power line.

I get my information from the NOAA website and look at their charts from years past.
And keep my eye on the south pacific.
Worth

Worth1 · May 12, 2015

I have to admit this rain is something else.
I had plans to do things outside and I am stuck in the house cooking and getting fat.

It rained 2 3/4 inches yesterday and today it is drizzling on and off.
I cant even mow or use the line trimmer.

Worth

b54red · May 12, 2015

I usually have to read how hot and dry it is over there and now I'm hoping y'all can send a little of that rain over this way. It's been over two weeks since we saw a drop of rain and it has been unusually hot for this early in the year. Just don't send any of your tornadoes this way again.

Bill

AlittleSalt · May 12, 2015

As I was reading replies, I looked out the window at the new garden. Between the garden and the house, there is water standing on the ground everywhere. Our land drops 2" per 4', and the water is still just standing. It rained an inch and a quarter here this morning.

pauldavid · May 12, 2015

My neighbor has a little weather station and told me that we have received 34" of rain since Jan. 1. Thats a lot but I am sure you have had more than that Salt!

Worth1 · May 13, 2015

If the sun doesn't come out soon I will have vampire tomatoes.
I dont know whats going on outside but it just got very dark.

Worth

Kikaida · May 13, 2015

Here in So. Cal. we've been having unusually mild weather this spring along with rain every other week or so...With more expected over the next couple of days. There for sure is a shift in the typical patterns of the last several years.
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So true about the "doom and gloom" camp...Yesterday a whole article outlining the hard times ahead for Australia in regards to this potentially strong El Nino event but narry a word about the much need relief here in the States.

Dewayne mater · May 13, 2015

Excellent if Cali is also getting drought relief! North Texas at least has got to be considered out of the drought with the majority of reservoirs over capacity and more rain coming on the already soaked ground. Still, I don't remember a Spring with the frequency or volume of rain we've had in N. Tx. It is a welcome relief from a drought longer and more severe than the one in Cali. Prior to this last month, Witchita Falls Texas was down to 17% in their reservoirs and another year of drought would likely have wiped their water supply out. Now, they are over 50% full. This article has a cool graphic on the El Nino effect. http://www.dallasnews.com/news/metro...ms-roll-in.ece

I'm happy to see the El Nino pattern doing what it is predicted to do.

DM

May 11, 2015	#1
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	Rain We had been in a draught since 2007. The lakes that I grew up fishing at were extremely low. Boat ramps that ended in dry dirt. There were water restrictions in every town around here. Long range forecasts were all pointing to this year being even dryer. Well, in this area - they were wrong. Yesterday, it rained 2.50 inches from 7am - noon. Another 4.25 inches last night. It has been wet like that for most of this year. While putting in corner posts for our new garden, 3' deep post holes would start filling with water from underground steams. Last year, during the draught, a crack in the ground started. It looked like all the other ones in the clay soil (3-5" wide) but this crack kept getting bigger. It was almost 2' wide. There's no crack there now. If you turn on the TV to news - first is about the areas hit by tornadoes, and then sink holes caused by the flooding. The Texas National Guard was making high water rescues yesterday by helicopter. The weather people are saying it rained between 6-11 inches in the area where we live. We got a total of 6.75". The forecast is for flooding rains Wednesday through next Sunday. Like the old idiom says, "When it rains - it pours" but this time, it's literal.

May 11, 2015	#2
Dewayne mater Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,212	Never seen a Spring like this one. I did see things predicting that this being an El Nino meant a wetter year, but, this is wild! Finally, even the lakes to the west are starting to fill. Eagle Mountain looks to be full within 2 days and even Bridgeport is heading steadily in the right direction.

May 11, 2015	#3
creister Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Abilene, TX zone 7 Posts: 1,478	A reservoir out towards Snyder is the fullest it's been since 1964

May 11, 2015	#4
OzoneNY Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Frisco Texas Posts: 390	Lavon is over capacity now and so they dump the excess. To me, that means the lake is too small. Going to need that dumped water some day if this area keeps growing like it has been. I have tomatos growing quickly now and as long as it does not get too hot too soon I should have a decent crop

May 11, 2015	#5
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	I would like to know where some of the people are getting their information. Is it the doom and gloom channel or website? Not to poke fun at anyone but I have been seeing this thing form for months now and the predictions have came true. Worth

May 11, 2015	#7
Cheryl2017 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 174	Unless, we get hit by hail, this is going to be a great growing season. Weather has been perfect.

May 12, 2015	#9
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	I have to admit this rain is something else. I had plans to do things outside and I am stuck in the house cooking and getting fat. It rained 2 3/4 inches yesterday and today it is drizzling on and off. I cant even mow or use the line trimmer. Worth

May 12, 2015	#10
b54red Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,068	I usually have to read how hot and dry it is over there and now I'm hoping y'all can send a little of that rain over this way. It's been over two weeks since we saw a drop of rain and it has been unusually hot for this early in the year. Just don't send any of your tornadoes this way again. Bill

May 12, 2015	#12
pauldavid Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NE Louisiana, Zone 8A Posts: 1,179	My neighbor has a little weather station and told me that we have received 34" of rain since Jan. 1. Thats a lot but I am sure you have had more than that Salt!

May 13, 2015	#13
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	If the sun doesn't come out soon I will have vampire tomatoes. I dont know whats going on outside but it just got very dark. Worth

May 13, 2015	#14
Kikaida Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 258	Here in So. Cal. we've been having unusually mild weather this spring along with rain every other week or so...With more expected over the next couple of days. There for sure is a shift in the typical patterns of the last several years. - So true about the "doom and gloom" camp...Yesterday a whole article outlining the hard times ahead for Australia in regards to this potentially strong El Nino event but narry a word about the much need relief here in the States.