Severe drought eases across Summit County

September 25, 2026

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Severe drought coverage in Summit County decreased from 75.76 percent in early September to 55.41 percent in the week of September 22-28, marking partial relief from intensifying drought conditions.¹ The shift suggests recent precipitation or atmospheric conditions have provided some break in the region's severe water deficit, though more than half the county remains in drought category D2 or worse.¹

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

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