Record Rainfall in Eastern NC
This July, Eastern North Carolina has experienced an unprecedented amount of rainfall, breaking records and significantly impacting our local landscapes. As your trusted turf management partner, we want to keep you informed about how this weather pattern affects your lawn and what steps you can take to ensure its health and vitality.
Excessive Rainfall: Helpful Lawn & Turf Information
Impact of Excessive Rainfall on Your Turf
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Soil Saturation: Extended periods of rain can lead to overly saturated soil. While turfgrass needs water to thrive, too much can disrupt root development and lead to poor aeration. This can result in a weakened root system and increased vulnerability to disease.
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Increased Disease Risk: Wet conditions create an environment conducive to fungal diseases and other turf pathogens. Common issues include root rot and various leaf spot diseases. Regular monitoring and timely treatments are crucial to preventing these problems.
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Nutrient Leaching: Heavy rains can wash away essential nutrients from the soil, leaving your lawn deficient in key elements needed for robust growth. This can lead to poor color and reduced growth.
What You Can Do
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Check Drainage: Ensure that your lawn has proper drainage to prevent water from pooling. If you notice areas where water tends to collect, consider improving drainage or regrading those spots.
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Monitor Lawn Health: Look for signs of disease or stress in your turf. If you suspect any issues, contact us for a professional assessment and treatment plan.
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Adjust Fertilization: We can help adjust your fertilization schedule to address any nutrient deficiencies caused by leaching. Proper nutrient management is key to maintaining a healthy lawn.
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Aerate: Aeration can help relieve soil compaction and improve root health. It also enhances the lawn’s ability to absorb nutrients and water more efficiently.
Other Interesting Facts
Rainfall Fast Facts
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How much annual precipitation falls in North Carolina?
The average annual rainfall for the state is 49.26 inches, though the rainfall is varied across North Carolina.
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What’s the wettest months for the North Carolina?
July and August are the wettest months, and October and November are the driest. Annual precipitation varies from 46 to 54 inches on the coast, 44 to 50 inches in the Piedmont, and 40 to 80 inches in the mountains
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What’s the driest place in North Carolina?
Asheville is the driest city in the state. Rain shadows are caused by the mountains. Which also happens to be the coldest city in our State.
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Which State gets the most rainfall per year?
Hilo, Hawaii is known as the wettest place in the United States, averaging about 12 in. of rain per month.
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What’s the wettest year on record?
The wettest year on record was 1936 which had 69.12 inches.
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What is the longest it has rained non-stop?
An incredible 331 consecutive days of measurable rainfall were recorded at Manuawili Ranch, Maui, in 1939-40.
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What's the driest place in the world?
The Atacama Desert. It is noted that no rainfall has ever been recorded at Calama in the Atacama Desert, Chile.
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What's the wettest place in North Carolina?
Receiving over 90 inches of rain annually, Transylvania County is the wettest county in the state. This is contrasted with Buncombe County, which is thirty miles northeast of Transylvania County receiving the lowest precipitation.
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What's the wettest place in the world?
Mawsynram, India, located in Meghalaya, East Khasi Hills district, Mawsynram is celebrated as the wettest place on Earth, receiving so much rain that its average annual rainfall reaches a staggering 468 inches.