The record
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| event_type | Drought |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,620,946 |
| episode_id | 2,070,832 |
| begin_utc | 1997-09-01T05:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1997-10-01T04:59:00+00:00 |
| state | VIRGINIA |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | LANCASTER |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| damage_crops | 1.88M |
| episode_narrative | A very dry period from May through September resulted in drought-like conditions across much of central and eastern Virginia. Monthly rainfall departures from normal for Richmond included: May/-2.48 inches, June/-1.41inches, July/-0.18 inches, August/-2.99 inches, and September/-2.50 inches. Monthly rainfall departures from normal for Norfolk included: May/-2.21 inches, June/-2.73 inches, August/-3.05 inches, September/-1.93 inches. This caused significant crop damage throughout much of the area which was estimated to be around $63.8 million. Northampton County alone reported $11.5 million in crop damage, while Accomack County reported $7.5 million. |
| year | 1,997 |
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