Here is last week's drought status...
The red shading indicates the extreme drought status that covers nearly 15% of the state, while over 71% is affected by some form of at least moderate drought status. The yellow shading indicates a pre-drought condition though not actually labeled drought, just 'abnormally dry'.
However, I personally witnessed some of the most intense rainfall I have ever seen in Florida during the past several days, and this includes Hurricane Charley.
Some areas near Walt Disney World saw amounts of over 6". It rained at our campsite 6 days in a row out of the 7 days we were there.
In addition, on our way back to Kentucky, we ran into more heavy rainfall near Gainesville. In fact, I just looked up the amount of rain that fell for the period of June 6-7 at Gainesville Regional Airport...6.55"!
The next drought status report is due some time this morning. Although some of the most drought-stricken areas will not be pronounced drought free, a large decrease in the overall severity can be expected.
Well, it's about time to go look for that report. If I have time, I'll post the most recent map; otherwise, here is the link...
Drought Report
Hopefully, the updated report will be from June and not late May.
MS
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