Drought in Inland Collier County, Florida

The severe drought which began the month in Collier County was downgraded to a moderate drought on June 6th as heavy rains affected the area. The drought was completely eliminated by the next drought monitor update on June 13th.

The drought which began in March across Southwest Florida was wiped out by days of very heavy rainfall and flooding, especially during the period of June 4-8. As much as 20 inches of rain fell during this period in the Big Cypress Preserve of Collier County, with widespread 5-15 inches over the rest of Collier County and parts of Hendry County. In Glades County, the heavier rainfall arrived a little later, prolonging the drought slightly in that area.