Officials Celebrate as Iconic Lakes Surge After Prolonged Drought — Here's Why This Matters

Soaklahoma – where the rain comes sweeping down the plains

STILLWATER – By June, Oklahoma gardeners usually encounter parched soil begging for a drink, but the last few weeks have delivered an onslaught of rain in nearly epic proportions. Now, gardeners are grappling with how to salvage flowers and vegetables…

Officials celebrate as iconic lakes surge after prolonged drought — here's why this matters

One Oklahoma town is celebrating recent rainfall, as it has alleviated some of the drought problems affecting the local lakes.  The town of Guthrie, Oklahoma, received heavy rains in early May, which caused lake levels to rise. Guthrie has two major lakes, Guthrie Lake and Liberty Lake, which have both been several feet below their normal levels, according to the Guthrie News Page. The rain helped get the lakes closer to their targets. The droug…

Soaklahoma – Where the Rain comes Sweeping Down the Plains - Oklahoma Farm Report

Oklahoma gardeners are holding out hopes of warmer, sunnier weather as water-logged soil causes issues in their gardens. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture) By June, Oklahoma gardeners usually encounter parched soil begging for a drink, but the last few weeks have delivered an onslaught of rain in nearly epic proportions. Now, gardeners are grappling with how to salvage flowers and vegetables from record-setting rainfall. Laura Payne, Ok…