Putnam Slightly Behind On Rainfall, Entering Dry Season
After a wet spring, Putnam County has dried out in recent weeks, but the numbers are not far from normal. National Weather Service Meteorologist Faith Borden said so far this year, Putnam County has received some 39.4 inches of rainfall, which is just below the expected total of 40 inches. Borden said if there is […]
UC Drought On The Decline; Rainfall Next Five Days Will Help
The southern portion of the Upper Cumberland remains in an extreme drought, but two chances at rain the next several days could make a significant impact. National Weather Service Nashville Meteorologist-in-Charge Krissy Hurley said it will take time to get beyond a very dry summer and fall. “It would probably take a good, you know, […]
Increased Rain Means More Mosquitoes
Expect mosquito populations to be on the rise with increased rainfall over the next several days. Most mosquito species prefer to lay eggs in slow-moving or stagnant water. Cookeville Public Works Director Greg Brown said the city offers residents free larvacide to prevent the population from growing. “We have these larvecide tablets that you can […]
Crossville Rainfall: 18 Inches Above Normal
If you think it’s been a wet year across the Upper Cumberland, the numbers back you up. The Crossville weather station stands some 18.5 inches above normal in rainfall since the start of 2020. National Weather Service meteorologists reported some 42.2 inches of rain have fallen this year. So far in May, some 7.1 inches […]
