FLOATING AWAY AS AUGUST RAINFALL EXCEEDS 10 INCHES
As I gaze upon my lush yard that currently resembles the Amazon rain forest I think back to parched, dry appearance it had just a few weeks ago. August continues to amaze me with its recent penchant for producing heavy rainfall here.

August 2007 rainfall in Arlington Heights IL
4th .05"
5th 1.70"
6th .50"
7th 2.13"
8th .59"
9th .09"
12th .37"
14th .42"
15th .09"
18th .11"
19th 2.94"
20th 1.10"

Monthly total to date for August 2007 10.09" with undoubtedly more to come!

Waterlogged yard after more than 10 inches of rain
Photo by Steve Kahn

HIGH WATER AT LAKE ARLINGTON

Partially submerged bench illustrates the high water level at Lake Arlington after recent heavy rains.
Photo by Steve Kahn