Region’s farmers rejoice after storms deliver rain
THE Glengallan area near the Eight Mile was at the centre of Friday and Saturday evening's storms which have significantly boosted the seasonal outlook.
Local farmer Bill Lester received a total of 52mm a week ago in six falls and then 41mm late Friday and another 20mm late Saturday.
"After three dry months, this rain will get the grass to grow and we will be able to put cattle on natural grass country," he said.
"The grass country was depleted by the dry winter and we needed an early summer break. The rain has all come in one hit around harvest and summer crop planting."
Mr Lester said the ideal time to plant summer crops was at the end of September and early October for the first planting and early December for the second planting.
"The rain to date won't downgrade the quality of the grain ready to harvest," he said.
"The lucerne is magnificent. There will be a ready demand for hay from the droughted areas."
There was a flow in the Glengallan Creek catchment for the first time in six weeks.
There were reports of hail in the region during Saturday evening's storm and the debris around the Rose City on Sunday was testament to the power of the winds.
Ergon Energy spokesman Rob Rehbein said crews were still working yesterday to restore power to some customers on the Darling Downs after blackouts.
Rainfall
To 9am Saturday
Warwick
20.2mm
Stanthorpe
34mm
Inglewood
1mm
Allora
20.2mm
Killarney
20.2mm
To 9am Sunday
Warwick
17mm
Stanthorpe
8mm
Inglewood
6mm
Allora
17mm
Killarney
16.8mm
