Drought — Inland Jefferson, Florida

2011-07-01 to 2011-07-31 · Inland Jefferson, Florida

Wider weather episode

The month started with exceptional drought conditions (D4) across portions of Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, extreme northern Liberty, northern Gadsden, extreme northern Leon, extreme northern Jefferson, and extreme northern Madison counties. Extreme drought conditions (D3) were present over most of Gulf, Franklin, Liberty, Wakulla, Leon, Jefferson, Madison, and extreme northern Lafayette counties. Severe drought conditions (D2) were present over most of Taylor and Lafayette counties. Beneficial rain fell during the middle of the month and drought conditions improved by roughly one category in most areas by the end of the month and continued into August, although D2 conditions remained prevalent across Taylor and Lafayette counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 319962. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.