Kings County stays free of drought

September 21, 2026

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Kings County has remained outside all drought classifications (D0 or worse) continuously through the week of September 15-21.¹ The county cleared from severe drought (D2, 100% coverage) in mid-July to drought-free by late August and has stayed that way through mid-September.¹

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

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