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Drought in Northern Pickens, South Carolina

Drought October 1, 2000 – October 31, 2000 · Northern Pickens, South Carolina

The wider storm

Effects of the drought intensified as many areas received absolutely no rain during the month, setting records for the longest stretch without measurable rainfall in several locations. Wells and mountain streams continued to dry up and lake levels continued to drop. Many communities were forced to start more stringent water conservation measures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5161812. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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