Drought continues for tri-state area despite recent rains

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Much of the tri-state area is still well below average in rainfall even after the flooding rains earlier in the week.

Many locations in New York and New Jersey received several inches of rain which caused flood damage to parts of the region.

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However, it did little to solve the long term drought conditions that have plagued the area since the beginning of 2026.

Much of the tri-state still remains in moderate to severe drought according to the National Drought Mitigation Center…

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