A rare October heat wave, during the 1st and 2nd weeks of the month, helped peak the severity of the drought.  Afternoon temperatures reached into the 90s across the lowlands.  It is a rare event for any one October day to reach 90 degrees.  Charleston had 5 consecutive days in the 90s.  The drought and the heat joined forces to provide, what may be, a once in a life time event.
Cattle in Mason County continued to be given well water, as ponds and small streams remained dry.
During the 3rd week of the month, the Governor issued a no burning declaration.
Much needed and widespread rain finally arrived on the 23rd through the 25th.  Rain amounts of 2 to 3 inches were common.  As the growing season ended and the autumn foliage peaked, drought conditions began to abate or ease.  The rain also helped dampen the rising concerns about the autumn fire season.  The 24 hour ban on burning was lifted.

Drought in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Drought in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Drought in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Drought in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Drought in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Drought in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Drought in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Drought in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Drought in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Drought in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Drought in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Drought in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Drought in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Drought in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Drought in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Drought in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-OCT-07 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter