Hampden County drought ends

October 22, 2026

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Hampden County, which contains Connecticut Valley, exited drought completely for the week of October 20-26, 2026, with 0% of the county in any drought category, down from 35.05% abnormally dry the previous week.¹ Sustained rainfall through October has broken the dry stress that built through summer, with normal streamflow conditions now restored.¹

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1. U.S. Drought Monitor (NIDIS / drought.gov)

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