Disaster aid available as Ohio drought spreads | WYSO
WEBSep 16, 2024 · U.S. Drought Monitor. As of Thurs. September 12, 2024, the drought in Ohio has been expanding. The darkest red areas are the parts of the state under "exceptional drought" conditions. Twenty six Ohio counties have received a disaster designation due to extreme drought conditions. Farmers are often the first groups impacted by drought, and this ...
Ohio drought worsens, expands, according to drought monitor
WEB4 days ago · Ohio drought worsens, but NWS predicts 'wetter than normal' conditions next week. Portions of Ohio has inched closer to becoming a desert this week as the ongoing drought worsened and expanded ...
Columbus dips into water reserves as drought continues in central …
WEB6 days ago · Columbus is dipping into its water reserves as drought conditions continue in central and southeast Ohio. The drought impacting much of the state hasn't hurt Columbus' water sources as much as those south of the city, but symptoms are starting to show. The city mainly draws its water from several reservoirs north of the city.
Most severe drought in decades declared in 22 Ohio counties.
WEBSep 4, 2024 · A federal emergency declaration for drought in Ohio is the worst in decades, according to farmers on the ground and climate scientists. The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated 22 Ohio counties as natural disaster areas Tuesday because of …
DROUGHT WORSENS: Nearly 78% of Ohio is in at least a moderate drought …
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Some 78% of Ohio is in at least a moderate drought, including several communities along and south of U.S. 30. Meanwhile, 42% of the state is now in severe drought, and nearly a quarter of the...
Ohio drought is creating ‘emergency’ conditions for the state’s …
WEB5 days ago · U.S. Drought Monitor. WASHINGTON, D. C. - The worst drought in Ohio since the “ Dust Bowl ” days of the 1930s is devastating farmers throughout the state, who are reporting low yields and poor ...
Breaking down Ohio's extreme drought | Climate Friday | wtol.com
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Over 78% of the state, including most of northwest Ohio, is under a moderate drought or worse. 42% of the state, now including parts of the Toledo metro, has felt the impacts of a severe...
Ban on Open Burning Expanded to Additional Counties as Drought ...
WEB3 days ago · Columbus, Ohio – As parts of the state continue to see extremely dry conditions, a Ban on Open Burning first ordered on Sept. 6, 2024, by Ohio State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon has been extended and expanded to include additional counties.. The ban impacts any county in Ohio identified by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or United States Department of Agriculture ...
Drought Information | State Climate Office of Ohio
WEBAug 20, 2024 · National Integrated Drought Information System - Ohio Dashboard: A comprehensive overview of the most current scope of drought, observed conditions, statistics, and available resources for the state of Ohio.
Ohio’s historic drought worsens with nearly 90% of the state
WEBBesides appearing in the Northwest of Ohio, severe drought conditions have also continued pushing to the west in the southern counties, now affecting 29.41% of the state, up from 8.21% the week ...