Passaic County clear of drought

September 21, 2026

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Passaic County remained free of drought as of the week of September 15 to September 21, 2026, with zero percent of the county classified in abnormally dry conditions or worse.¹ The complete relief from drought conditions reflects the sustained above-normal precipitation that began in August.¹

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

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