Parts of western and central New York, including the Southern Tier, remain in a severe drought category according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. (wrvo.org)
About 43 percent of the contiguous U.S. fell in the moderate to extreme drought categories (based on the Palmer Drought Index) at the end of September. (thinkprogress.org)
As of September 30, 58 % of the state was classified as experiencing exceptional drought, the most intense drought category. (eia.gov)