sir_isOanswered grow question 4 years ago I missed the part about lots of rain.
I'd say it's roots, basically overwatering/pooled water because of the rain if you don't see clear damage (ants farming scales, aphids aren't gonna do that, I've had aints, scales, whatever a lot).
That is, assuming, of course, it's not something like a stem borer (which is typically quite unlikely, but not impossible).