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Virginia Drought

National Climatic Data Center, 13 September 2002

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August rainfall was slightly below normal when averaged across the state. However, amounts varied considerably across the state with western Virginia experiencing severe short-term drought. This month marked the fourth consecutive month with below-normal rainfall, giving this summer (June-August) a rank of 18th driest. Long-term moisture deficits were severe in most areas, with the state having the driest September-August on record in 2002 (see table below).

Statewide Precipitation Ranks
for Virginia , 2001-2002
Period Rank
Aug 41st driest
Jul-Aug 28th driest
Jun-Aug 18th driest
May-Aug 20th driest
Apr-Aug 24th driest
Mar-Aug 27th driest
Feb-Aug 14th driest
Jan-Aug 13th driest
Dec-Aug 11th driest
Nov-Aug 5th driest
Oct-Aug 2nd driest
Sep-Aug 1st driest
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