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Originally Posted by Bill14564
The ponds in the north are very low as well. That quick search of the internet will also show that our rainfall this year is far below normal. While the heavier rains do start in May and June, we still should get some rain in January through April - more than we have had this year. (Then again, 2022 started slow as well and finished with higher than average rainfall)
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A concern about lower rainfall for months: the dirt becomes packed. It can't absorb the rain as quickly as if it was kept somewhat moist throughout. If it's been dry for months and there's suddenly a downpour, it can quickly flood before it can absorb into the ground.
Sort of like a kitchen dish sponge. When they're totally dried out, they don't absorb as efficiently in getting water off the counter. But if you wet them and squeeze them first - they'll get the water up quick in a jiffy.