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Collin County drought conditions continue

by | Aug 28, 2024 | Area News, Latest

Collin County is now classified as having moderate drought conditions. July was the 51st driest month on record. Photo by Sabine Zierer/Pixabay

The lack of rainfall has edged most of Collin County this past week from being “abnormally dry” to “moderate drought” conditions, according to drought.gov, the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS).

But a rainy spring, with 9.41 inches above normal, helped contribute to 2024’s being the 10th wettest year out of the past 130 years.

For more on this story see the August 29, 2024 print, or digital edition of the Murphy Monitor. Subscribe today and support local journalism in your community.

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