Kentucky officials lift drought declaration as Fall Forest Fire Hazard Season arrives
The Level One Drought declaration for Kentucky has been removed. The Office of the State Climatologist and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet say several days of rain brought by the remnants of Hurricane Helene allowed for water to infiltrate into the soil column and return soil moisture to pre-summer levels. The precipitation also eliminated rain deficits and returned streamflows to normal levels. While the drought declaration has been lifted, Kentuckians are […]
