Wayne County slips into moderate drought

September 20, 2026

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Wayne County crossed into Moderate Drought (D1) the week of 2026-09-15 to 2026-09-21, with 38.66% of the county now in this category.¹ The drought classification emerged in late August when the county had no drought designation, concentrating any pollutants in reduced streamflow and warming waters.¹

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

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