Too much rain, too fast and the topsoil will wash away, bring another set of problems.
True. However, the size of the cracks in the soil all around my yard could well absorb a 3 inch rain. I am wondering how far down the earthworms can go to find moisture. Some of my raised beds have contracted along the sides 3 + inches. There is not even enough moisture in the soil for a seed to germinate unless watered.
Actually this drought did not just begin 3 months ago. I had to water my strawberries in April. Last fall and winter were dryer than normal. And this past winter was the warmest I remember in my life time.
IF the scam artist that attempted to punish man for global warming had not been caught manipulating the data they could have made some 'serious' headway in their claims after this summer. I know droughts come and go, but, being this is an election year I also know that politicians use taxpayers dollars to buy votes.