County stays abnormally dry through October

October 20, 2026

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The entire county entered abnormal dryness the week of August 18 and has remained in D0 or worse through October 19.¹ While no severe drought has developed, the persistent dry condition has lasted nine weeks without relief, potentially reducing available water for vernal pools and surface-dependent amphibian breeding habitats.¹

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

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