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| event_type | Drought |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,670,557 |
| episode_id | 2,150,493 |
| begin_utc | 1998-10-01T05:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1998-11-01T04:59:00+00:00 |
| state | WEST VIRGINIA |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | MINERAL |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| wfo_source | NEWSPAPER |
| episode_narrative | Persistent high pressure over the Southeast U.S. forced most rain producing low pressure centers to steer north of the region during the month. This resulted in unusually dry conditions across Eastern West Virginia, causing the fourth straight month of drought conditions. October rainfall totals from affected counties included 0.5 inches in Pendleton, 1.3 inches in Mineral, 1.1 inches in Morgan, 0.7 inches in Berkeley, 0.9 inches in Hardy, and 1.0 inches in Hampshire, Jefferson, and Grant.The agricultural community across Hampshire, Pendleton, and Hardy Counties continued to be hard hit by the persistent drought. By October 31st, 75% of topsoil moisture across the state was rated short or very short. Many farmers across Eastern West Virginia were feeding livestock at mid-winter levels. Late season crops such as wheat, rye, and barley were said to be almost non-existent in some areas. Substantially lowered crop yields from fall harvests, damaged pasture land, and lack of winter livestock feed reserves were all attributed to the lack of rainfall. |
| year | 1,998 |
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