The record
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| event_type | Drought |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,714,659 |
| episode_id | 2,412,241 |
| begin_utc | 1999-08-01T05:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1999-09-01T04:59:00+00:00 |
| state | NEW YORK |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | WESTERN SCHENECTADY |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| wfo_source | OFFICIAL NWS OBS. |
| episode_narrative | August 99 was the peak of the long term drought across Eastern New York that began in July of 98. The fourteen month stretch, ending in August, saw rainfall and melted snowfall throughout the region only tallying up to about 80 percent of normal. At the Albany International Airport 35.41 inches of water equivalent was recorded from July 98 through August 99, compared to the thirty year normal of 42.82 inches. The long term drought combined with the heat of the summer, resulted in a drought warning across much of the region as well as a declaration of agricultural disaster. The Mohawk Valley and Western Adirondacks were especially hard hit. The drought resulted in record low levels of the Mohawk River, numerous forest fires across the Adirondacks, and many wells going completely dry. Most communities implemented voluntary or mandatory water restrictions. |
| year | 1,999 |
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