13 South Carolina counties' drought status downgraded to moderate due to recent rainfall.

13 counties in South Carolina have their drought status downgraded to moderate due to recent rainfall, improving conditions in the Pee Dee region and surrounding areas. Despite some progress, 19 counties remain in severe drought status and officials emphasize that it could take weeks to months of normal rainfall to fully recover from the extended dry period. The drought committee will re-evaluate the situation on August 13.

July 25, 2024
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