As the drought continues to worsen each week, 16 counties across our area have at least some area under an exceptional drought. With little rainfall in November, conditions are expected to continue to deteriorate.
- The last time we saw a drought reach these levels was in the year 2000.
- The National Weather Services says we are 12.26 inches below our normal rainfall totals for the year so far.
- Watch the video below to learn more about the current state of the drought across the Big Bend and South Georgia.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
As you’ve stepped outside recently, odds are you have noticed more dead trees, dry soil, and lower water values in ponds and lakes. Drought continues to worsen not just in one area, but for multiple counties across the Big Bend and South Georgia.
Portions of 16 counties across our viewing area are in an exceptional drought. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, from January until now, this year has been the 17th driest year in the past 131 years and October was the 33rd driest October on record…