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No Drought – Greater Gardner Having Better Year in 2023

The United States Drought Map shows current conditions as being much better than last year in the Northeast with the some of the Greater Gardner area showing wetter than normal conditions – the opposite of last year. This is good news for gardeners as it looks like no water restrictions will be in place in the foreseeable future.

Right now, over 40% of the U.S. is abnormally dry, shown in yellow on the map, with 25% in moderate drought and almost 12% in severe drought. Less than 5% of the country is in extreme drought, with 1.5% in Exceptional Drought. For the latest drought conditions in Gardner MA, CLICK HERE.