October Rainfall Helps Recharge Dry Soil In Illinois

Illinois' state climatologist says late-October rains helped restore soil moisture after three exceptionally dry months.Climatologist Jim Angel says a near-normal 3.2 inches of precipitation fell in October, most of it in the last few days of the month.Angel says the rains were heavy and widespread enough to help recharge soil that had been dried out in the previous three months.

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