Drought

 

Precipitation is the largest single determinant of drought. Temperature and other climate elements are also important. It is not uncommon for drought periods to be accompanied by higher summer temperatures. Drought planning involves preparing for not only average conditions, but also extremes. Thus, producers should know the extent of their current drought conditions and what the expectations are for the coming week, month and season. A good knowledge of the local climate is indispensable in a successful drought mitigation effort. 

 

Drought in the TJPDC is not a constant threat, as one can see from the difference in precipitation in 2002 and 2003 shown in the following maps:

In 2002 the TJPDC was faced with an extreme drought in which Greeene county had to ship water in.  Yet, in 2003 the TJPDC was faced with an over abundance of water and an extremely moist condition.

 

Useful links:
Current weather conditions found on the Drought Monitor
Natural Resource and Conservation Service