Fairfax County climbs out of drought

September 20, 2026

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Drought severity in Fairfax County dropped sharply from 100% moderate drought or worse in late July to only 0.02% by September 15-21, relieving water stress on native plants.¹ The near-complete resolution of drought conditions this week supports normal fall fruiting and seed maturation phenophases across the ecosystem.¹

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

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