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| event_type | Drought |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,670,562 |
| episode_id | 2,150,494 |
| begin_utc | 1998-10-01T05:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1998-11-01T04:59:00+00:00 |
| state | MARYLAND |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | CALVERT |
| 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 Central and Northern Maryland, creating the fourth straight month of drought conditions. Only 1.06 inches of rain fell at the Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) in Anne Arundel County during October, 1.92 inches below normal. The Maryland Science Center in Baltimore reported a monthly total of 1.25 inches. Other monthly rainfall totals from affected counties included 2.0 inches in Howard and Montgomery, 1.8 in Northern Baltimore, and 1.1 in Anne Arundel. To put the severity of the drought in perspective, only one other year on record (1930) had ever come close to the lack of rainfall the Baltimore area saw from July 1st to October 31st. The 4 month rainfall total at BWI was only 4.66 inches. According to records at the airport, this October was the 5th driest since 1871. In addition, the U.S. Geological Survey reported the flow of freshwater into the Chesapeake Bay was 41% of normal during October. Groundwater levels across Central and Northern Maryland were also reported below average during the month.The agricultural community continued to be hard hit by the persistent drought. By October 31st, 82% of topsoil moisture across the state was rated short or very short. Some farmers were feeding livestock at mid-winter levels during the month. Some late fall crops such as wheat, barley, and rye were not planted or planted late due to dry conditions. Six counties in South-Central Maryland were declared federal disaster areas to help compensate for losses in crop yields and damage to pasture land. |
| year | 1,998 |
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