UPDATE: August 2010
Due to record high temperatures and lack of rainfall throughout the Potomac River Basin, areas of moderate and severe drought expanded across our region. Centrally, surface moisture levels are extremely low and D2 (Severe Drought) exists in agricultural areas (crops, pasture, and grasslands). The Potomac Basin Drought Monitor released on August 3rd indicates that 27.8% of the Basin is now severely dry (D2), 38.6% moderately dry, 28.1% abnormally dry, and 5.5% that is considered not dry.

Precipitation in July was below normal by 0.7 inches. Some of the groundwater levels responded to the lack of rainfall this month and dropped to below normal levels. Streamflow levels have been steadily declining over the past few months and remain at below median levels. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide additional updates throughout the month if needed. For additional details, download COG’s Regional Drought and Water Supply Status and Outlook.

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