Saluda County stays abnormally dry

September 23, 2026

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Saluda County is 100.00% in D0 (Abnormally Dry) conditions as of week of 2026-09-15 to 2026-09-21.¹ The county has remained fully in abnormal dryness for at least four consecutive weeks, with earlier weeks showing some areas in D1 (Moderate Drought) that have since improved.¹ Sustained drought stress limits water availability for amphibian breeding and increases habitat vulnerability.¹

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

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