Drought conditions across South Carolina continue to intensify, with nearly the entire state experiencing severe to extreme levels of dryness.
According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, more than 97% of South Carolina is now experiencing drought conditions, putting the event within range of notable droughts in 2002, 2007, 2011 and 2012.
Without any significant rainfall in the short-term or long-term forecasts, conditions are expected to worsen, with some water sources even facing depletion.
Observational reports also paint a dire picture of the drought situation, particularly in rural, agricultural communities…