Kentucky drought worsens despite recent rain

Drought conditions expand in Kentucky

FRANKFORT — Despite some areas of Kentucky receiving rain earlier this week, drought conditions have worsened in the commonwealth. That's according to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report issued on Thursday.

Drought conditions expand across Kentucky

FRANKFORT – Despite some areas of Kentucky receiving rain this week, drought conditions have worsened in the commonwealth. That's according to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report issued Thursday.

Kentucky drought worsens despite recent rain

FRANKFORT – Despite some areas of Kentucky receiving rain earlier this week, drought conditions have worsened in Kentucky, according to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report issued on Thursday. Only 4.37 percent of the state has no drought condition, all in Northern Kentucky. That is down from the 11.78 percent recorded last week. 13.81 percent is considered “Abnormally Dry,” or D0 on the drought severity scale that goes up to D4, “Exceptional …