Drought — Southern Pickens, South Carolina

2000-08-01 to 2000-08-31 · Southern Pickens, South Carolina

Wider weather episode

The 2 year drought was reaching a critical stage by late summer. Many 80 to 100 foot wells going dry. Area lakes were at record low levels causing property damage to docks, boats, etc.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5170712. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.