Agriculture

15 May, 2023

Gauges finished month above average

RAINFALL up to double monthly averages has been recorded in Loddon towns for April. The biggest fall was in Inglewood where 65.6mm fell for the month, including 18.6mm on April 13. The early break in that district was twice the normal fall. Boort...

RAINFALL up to double monthly averages has been recorded in Loddon towns for April.
The biggest fall was in Inglewood where 65.6mm fell for the month, including 18.6mm on April 13. The early break in that district was twice the normal fall.
Boort received its highest daily rainfall of 24.2mm over a 48-hour period on April 17 and finished with a monthly total of 49.6mm while Wedderburn tipped 48.8mm from its official gauge.
Other official district rainfall totals included Mincha with 46.8mm, Prairie West 56.8mm, Dunolly 56.4mm and Charlton 45.4mm.
Almost half the Prairie West total fell on April 16.

Share: