St. Louis County stays abnormally dry

October 20, 2026

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St.¹ Louis County remained at D0 (Abnormally Dry) conditions for 100.00% of its area for the week of 2026-10-13 to 2026-10-19, persisting unchanged for five consecutive weeks since early September.¹ These sustained low-moisture conditions stress amphibians and water-dependent insects that breed in regional wetlands.¹

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

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