Rainfall and Consequences

The map below shows rainfall in the last 14 days.  This is a good representation of why very little corn is planted.  I am located in the lower reddish streak.  Rain in the Illinois River Valley is causing record and near record flooding to be forecast.  St. Louis Corps of Engineers has been updating their Rivers and Reservoirs report at least twice a day.  Forecasts for the Mississippi River have been revised downward in the past 2 days, but the forecast for the Illinois River is still for record levels.Click below to enlarge.