Gillespie County has received an above average amount of rain in the past week, which has brought greener grass and much cooler temperatures. A year ago, the rain total was 21.82 inches. The next time rain was recorded was Sept. 9. As of Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, Gillespie County had received 30.89 inches
Gillespie County has received an above average amount of rain in the past week, which has brought greener grass and much cooler temperatures.
A year ago, the rain total was 21.82 inches. The next time rain was recorded was Sept. 9. As of Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, Gillespie County had received 30.89 inches of rain for the year.
“The rain has been wonderful,” said Beth McMahon, Texas AgriLife Extension Horticulture CEU for Gillespie County. “The grass has really greened up and wildflowers have grown new leaves.”
McMahon said the rain has been good for the soil and hasn’t caused any problems with runoff. Too much rain can cause flooding and damage to roads.
“It has been a gentle, soaking rain,” said McMahon. “It hasn’t been too heavy and we haven’t had soil runoff.”
While the rainfall has been above average, McMahon thinks just a little more moisture would be good to carry us into the fall and winter months.
“Texas weather is tricky and I am not a weatherman, but I think we will need a little more later on but for now we are pretty good,” said McMahon.
Here are rainfalls totals around the area:
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