The featured map is modelled soil moisture in a layer just below the ground surface. Most of the state is analyzed in the 40-50% range, which is saturated. This layer effectively prevents most of the rain water from seeping into the ground leading to efficient runoff or standing water. This situation will only get worse this week with numerous chances of heavy rainfall in the forecast including an ongoing event this morning.

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Tags:   flood2008  

Tags:   flood2008