Over 80% of Virginia experiencing severe drought conditions

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 475

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The latest U.S. Drought Monitor report shows the entirety of Virginia is experiencing some level of drought conditions right now. The majority of the state is classified as “severe drought” with the greatest deficits in the counties along the North Carolina border.

The precipitation amounts over the last two months are less than half of what is normal for this time of year. The lack of rain is impacting Virginia’s agricultural industry and farmers’ …

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