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Tag Archives: drought
The rains return
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Although it didn’t feel like a wet month, April delivered some much-needed, above average rainfall to a drought-ridden Savannah River Basin.
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Tagged Army Corps of Engineers, drought, Hartwell Lake, J. Strom Thurmond Lake, Lake Hartwell, lake levels, Lake Thurmond, rainfall, rainfall update, Richard B. Russell Lake, Russell Lake, Savannah District, Savannah River, Savannah River Basin, Thurmond Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District
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March deficits contribute to persistent drought
Rainfall last month continued the trend over the last 15 months that’s caused the drought conditions we currently experience. This is especially disappointing since March is typically the wettest month of the year.
Posted in Drought in the News, Rainfall Update
Tagged Army Corps of Engineers, Broad River, drought, flood control, flood storage, hydrograph, rainfall, rainfall update, Savannah River, stream flows, weather
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Spring arrived early but forgot to pack rain
February’s rainfall left much to be desired as the sub-basins struggled unsuccessfully to break the two-inch mark. Thurmond collected the most at a paltry 1.78 inches (41 percent of its average, 4.3 inches), while Hartwell and Russell registered under 40 … Continue reading
Drought flow rates changed in February: here’s why
Many of our stakeholders have asked why outflow at Thurmond Dam recently increased from 3,600 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 4,000 cfs. Let me answer those questions and perhaps shed some light on our operational process. First some background: … Continue reading
Posted in Drought in the News, Studies
Tagged Army Corps of Engineers, comprehensive study, data, drought, Hartwell Lake, hydropower, J. Strom Thurmond Lake, Savannah District, Savannah River Basin, studies, US Army Corps of Engineers, US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District
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January’s Rainfall was better – but more is needed for recovery
The first month of 2017 brought a welcome change in rainfall; all three sub-basins exceeded average precipitation for the first time in almost five months. Hartwell received 104 percent of normal rainfall; Russell, 115 percent of normal; and Thurmond cashed … Continue reading
Posted in Declaration/Projection, Drought Response, Rainfall Update, Water Management
Tagged Army Corps of Engineers, declaration, drought, Hartwell Lake, J. Strom Thurmond Lake, lake levels, projection, Richard B. Russell Lake, Savannah District, Savannah River, Savannah River Basin, water management
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Forecasters see mixed signals leading into spring
In the first Water Resources Outlook of 2017, NOAA climatologists give their predictions for rainfall and the potential for drought recovery.
Posted in Declaration/Projection, Drought Response, Videos, WRO, WRO
Tagged Army Corps of Engineers, drought, Hartwell Lake, J. Strom Thurmond Lake, projection, rainfall, Savannah River, Savannah River Basin, SERFC, US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District
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Crystal ball not so crystal clear – 2017
Once again Balancing the Basin called on its old sage to make a prediction on the summer conditions at the Corps’ Savannah River reservoirs. His editors told him to keep it serious this year. Writing the 2016 version of this … Continue reading
The year that wasn’t (for rain)
2016 was a wild, tumultuous year that started with such promise but fizzled like a wet sparkler on New Year’s Eve. Month after month as the year wore on we watched nervously as rain deficits grew. However, much of the … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016 rainfall, Army Corps of Engineers, drought, Hartwell Lake, lake levels, rainfall, Richard B. Russell Lake, Savannah District, Thurmond Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers, US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, worst year on record
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Route to the Drought
A look back at 2016 provides insight into how the Savannah River Basin reached Drought Level 2 and the conditions we’ll need for a full recovery.
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Tagged Army Corps of Engineers, drought, Hartwell Dam, Hartwell Lake, J. Strom Thurmond Lake, Lake Hartwell, lake levels, Lake Thurmond, projection, Richard B. Russell Lake, Russell Lake, Savannah District, Savannah River, Savannah River Basin, Thurmond Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers, US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, video
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No matter how slight, November’s rain a welcome sight
SAVANNAH, Ga – If not for three light days of rain in November, the Savannah River’s sub-basins would have none. For yet another month, Hartwell, Russell and Thurmond seemed to almost dodge showers.