Exceptional drought spreads across Jefferson County

October 20, 2026

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Jefferson County carries 2.03% of its area in exceptional drought (D4) as of the week ending October 19, 2026, with severe drought affecting 44.40% of the county.¹ Exceptional drought conditions developed in mid-September after a largely dry water year, raising fire risk and water stress heading into late fall.¹

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

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