Martin County drought eases over six weeks

October 16, 2026

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Drought severity in Martin County improved sharply over the week of October 13-19, with moderate drought dropping to 23.73% of the county from 42.38% six weeks prior.¹ The area experienced drought intensification and relief in less than two months, with the highest stress in mid-August when severe drought affected 42.84% of the county.¹

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

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