44 Counties in a Level 3 in South Carolina

[newlook]

44 counties are in a level 3 drought status in the State of South Carolina.

A list of these counties can be found at www.reliefforwashers.com. Click on the R.F.W. State Chapter Tab.

RFW will update drought information and the counties affected or as conditions change.

[PPC]

I saw horry on that list but there has been no metion of it around here weve actually gotten alot of rain the past month

[PWNC]

The information that is provided on the drought site is misleading. The PWNC is communicating with the provider to determine exactly what the basis of their displays are. There are areas of Horry County that will NEVER be at risk because of certain bodies of water, therefore, blanket pictures are not accurate.

The very best thing that any contractor can do for their business is to go directly to their local water management officials to determine if there are restrictions, exactly what the restrictions are and what circumstances will fall into an exempt category.

Celeste

[newlook]

Unfortunately I need to chime in and offer the source as we believe it is reliable and accurate. This source is also listed on the RFW site.

North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council

Until we are shown that this information and data is misleading we are confident that this is the best resource available for N.C.

The credentials of the N.C. Drought org. speak for themselves.

[PWNC]

Well, if you're using them as a source.....you might want to catch up.

Also, this is the SC thread so here are their applicable numbers:

http://www.drought.unl.edu/DM/pdfs/sc_dm.pdf

[PWNC]

Originally Posted by newlook

Unfortunately I need to chime in and offer the source as we believe it is reliable and accurate. This source is also listed on the RFW site.

North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council

Until we are shown that this information and data is misleading we are confident that this is the best resource available for N.C.

The credentials of the N.C. Drought org. speak for themselves.

This would be where they get their information: US Drought Monitor

Included on the drought.unl.edu site are statements such as:

This Does Not Replace Local Information

The Drought Monitor is intended to provide a general and up-to-date summary of current drought conditions across the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Pacific possessions. This national product is designed to provide the "big picture" so the general public, media, government officials, and others can see what is happening around the country. To keep the map from becoming too complex, the drought categories shown represent typical drought intensities, not every drought intensity, within the area. The map is not designed to depict local conditions or to replace drought warnings and watches issued by local or regional government entities. Local or state entities may be monitoring different indicators than those used in the Drought Monitor to meet specific needs or to address local problems. As a consequence, there could be water shortages or crop failures within an area not designated as drought, just as there could be locations with adequate water supplies in an area designated as D3 or D4 (extreme or exceptional) drought.