Tag Archives: heavy rain

Wheat check-up

Posted on October 29, 2020 by casifarm

Thursday, October 29, 2020 It has been rainy for 10-11 days now, with heavy rain again last night and today.  Just today, we have received so far 2.6 inches (66mm) of precipitation!  More is expected this evening. Our Nutrien consultant … Continue reading →

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Wet Wednesday

Posted on May 29, 2019 by casifarm

May 29, 2019 Yes, it is wet.   Thunder woke us up at 6 am today.  Here at the office at 11 am, we’ve received 1.1″ (28mm) so far.  And the sky has turned quite dark.  There are reports of 2+inches … Continue reading →

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Rainy weekend

Posted on June 11, 2018 by casifarm

Monday, June 11, 2018 We were awakened this morning, not by the alarm clock, but by the booming sounds of thunder.  It brought additional rain to add to the total from Saturday and Sunday.   So far in this rain event, … Continue reading →

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Rainy week

Posted on March 28, 2018 by casifarm

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Looks like 2.7 inches (69 mm) of rain so far this week.  And there is more in the forecast.  We have received rain on 12 of the 28 days so far this month!  Our thoughts of … Continue reading →

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Even more soggy…

Posted on July 2, 2015 by casifarm

Thursday, July 2, 2015 Last night, according to Climate Corp’s reports, we received another 1.7″ (43mm) rain down on the Burke/Freddie/VanVleet farm locations.  The rest of the locations received 0.7″  to 1.1″.  The rainy spell continues.  We have received rain … Continue reading →

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Hurricane in Indiana?

Posted on June 17, 2015 by casifarm

Wednesday, June 17, 2015 The remnants of Hurricane Bill that brought flooding to Texas are beginning to show some effect in SW Indiana.  Since evening yesterday, we have received 1.3″ (34mm) rain.   Our flat fields are surviving this heavier rain in an okay manner so … Continue reading →

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Really soggy…

Posted on April 28, 2014 by casifarm

Monday, April 28, 2014 What a rainy day!  We’ve received 2.4 inches in this rain event so far, and the radar shows more on the way.  The heavy rainfall is a concern, which has caused some localized flooding in some of … Continue reading →

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Welcome, Winter

Posted on December 21, 2013 by casifarm

Saturday, December 21, 2013 Today is the first day of winter, but it looked more ‘winter-like’ 10 days ago.  Now, the snow is all gone and we are in the midst of a heavy rain.  The skies are gray, and … Continue reading →

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A pause in the action… sort of…

Posted on October 7, 2013 by casifarm

Monday, October 7, 2013 The rain event over the weekend brought us 3.7″ of rain as measured here, but stories of rain gauges nearby were 4 and 5+”  The Roberson and Kessinger ditches were overflowing as we drove to church … Continue reading →

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Ouch

Posted on June 27, 2013 by casifarm

Thursday, June 27, 2013 2.24 inches (60mm) of rain overnight came in a very strong storm.  We hesitate to go out today to view the fields.  It is likely there is some more damage to the corn and soybeans from … Continue reading →

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