Drought — Inland Palm Beach County, Florida

2022-05-01 to 2022-05-17 · Inland Palm Beach County, Florida

Event narrative

Much below normal rainfall persisted into mid-May across western Palm Beach County, leading to the continuation of severe drought (D2) conditions which began in April. Periods of heavy rainfall during the first half of May led to gradually improving conditions.

Wider weather episode

Dry conditions since December 2021 persisted into the beginning of May across Collier County. Periods of heavy rainfall during the first week of May led to improving conditions by the second week of May.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1033100. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.