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Ohio Faces Drought Crisis Amid Low Rainfall Forecasts

10/2/2025

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Ohio Drought Conditions

Ohio remains in drought, with 89% in moderate drought and over 1% in extreme.
Columbus September rainfall was 1.18 inches below average; Franklin County has been in moderate drought since September 11.
Akron-Canton recorded 2.60 inches in September, yet nearly 5 inches below the yearly average.
Climate Prediction Center projects below-normal October rainfall; a burn ban remains in effect October–November.

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Texas Drought Crisis

Texas faces extreme heat and drought, with September marking the fifth driest on record in Austin.
Drought is most severe near San Antonio and Big Bend, with some areas under exceptional drought.
Forecasters expect little to no rainfall in the near term, especially for Central and East Texas.
As October progresses, drought expansion and burn bans could rise across Texas.

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Ohio Drought Conditions

Ohio remains in drought, with 89% in moderate drought and over 1% in extreme.
Columbus September rainfall was 1.18 inches below average; Franklin County has been in moderate drought since September 11.
Akron-Canton recorded 2.60 inches in September, yet nearly 5 inches below the yearly average.
Climate Prediction Center projects below-normal October rainfall; a burn ban remains in effect October–November.

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