Sunday, January 22, 2006
Strange winter
The rate of flow has increased . Perhaps the spring thaw will not produce the normal flooding because the Connecticut River has flooded eight times since last October. One reason for so many floods has been the river has not gone back to normal, it has remained high.
This tributary is still running above normal from last week's rain.
Flooding is a normal occurance, but people still build in flood plains. Flood plains were once solely designated for farming. If the fields flood, you just have to wait for them to dry out before you plant. Damages were limited to late planting, resulting in a lower yield.
While this is not good for the farmer, hopefully the next year would be kinder.
The rate of flow has increased . Perhaps the spring thaw will not produce the normal flooding because the Connecticut River has flooded eight times since last October. One reason for so many floods has been the river has not gone back to normal, it has remained high.
This tributary is still running above normal from last week's rain.
Flooding is a normal occurance, but people still build in flood plains. Flood plains were once solely designated for farming. If the fields flood, you just have to wait for them to dry out before you plant. Damages were limited to late planting, resulting in a lower yield.
While this is not good for the farmer, hopefully the next year would be kinder.
