USGS: Number Of Counties In Drought Watch Condition Drops To 10
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The USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Center this week reported the number of counties in drought watch condition dropped to 10 from a high of 36 last week using the Palmer Drought Severity Index. The counties include: Bradford, Lackawanna, Lycoming, Luzerne, Monroe, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne and Wyoming.
These counties remain in drought warning status for surface water sources: Adams, Bradford, Columbia, Montour and Tioga.
These counties remain in drought warning status for groundwater sources: Bradford, Carbon, Fayette, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Mercer, Monroe, Pike and Somerset.
For current drought conditions, visit the USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Center webpage. |
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8/2/2010 |
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