Water Summary Update: Drought conditions expand due to below-average rainfall - The Hamburg Reporter

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions expand due to below-average rainfall - The Hamburg Reporter

Press Release Drought conditions expanded across the state due to below-normal precipitation in May, according to the latest Water Summary Update. After a drier-than-normal April, May saw decreased rainfall across all regions of the state, resulting in an increase in drought and abnormally dry conditions. While early rain events initially helped maintain stable dry conditions, lower rainfall amounts later in the month resulted in deteriorating c…