We finally have some good news in terms of the local drought conditions.

According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor from the National Climatic Data Center, the majority of Dallas County is now considered “normal” in terms of drought, while the northwest portion and most of Guthrie County are classified as abnormally dry.  The northern portion of Guthrie County and all of Greene County is now listed as in a moderate drought.

According to the National Weather Service, Jefferson received the most rain this week with 2.8 inches, bringing them to 3.1 inches so far this month.

Guthrie Center saw 2.4 inches of rain this week for a total of 2.6 at the halfway point this month.

And Perry received one and one-quarter inches this week, or a total of 1.53 inches in May.

All three weather reporting areas typically see between 4.5 and 5 inches of rain during the month of May.