According to the September 1st, 2022 release of the United States Drought Monitor,
84% of the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office Gray Maine County Warning Area (CWA) experienced drought conditions. Roughly 38% of the area was under moderate drought conditions. Approximately 15% of the area was in severe drought, focusing along coastal New Hampshire and Maine. Around 1% of the area experienced extreme drought along the Massachusetts and New Hampshire state line. Rainfall in August reduced drought severity and coverage in Maine with little impact in New Hampshire.  By the end of September rainfall was above normal for the entire region, doubling the averages in some locations. The rainfall brought welcome relief to drought-stricken areas of Maine and New Hampshire and supported a one to two category improvement to the drought designations since the beginning of the month. Apart from a very small geographic area along the New Hampshire and Massachusetts Stateline, the severe drought conditions were downgraded. According to the September 27th, 2022, release of the United States Drought Monitor, 37% of the area experienced abnormally dry conditions. Roughly 15% of the area was under moderate drought conditions, and another 0.35% of the area was in severe drought. Streamflow's were variable during the month, but overall streamflow's were near to above normal.

Drought in COASTAL CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

On August 30th drought monitor, Cumberland County was 33% in severe drought, 26% moderate drought, and 41% abnormally dry. By the end of the month, 14% of the county was in moderate drought and 36% abnormally dry. The improved designations were the result of scattered heavy rainfall, with most of the county receiving between 3 to 6 inches. The highest accumulated rainfall for the month fell at Bridgton with 9.16 inches for the month, with 2.21 inches falling on the 5th. A USDA Disaster Designation for drought was applied to Cumberland County.

Drought in CENTRAL INTERIOR CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

On August 30th drought monitor, Cumberland County was 33% in severe drought, 26% moderate drought, and 41% abnormally dry. By the end of the month, 14% of the county was in moderate drought and 36% abnormally dry. The improved designations were the result of scattered heavy rainfall, with most of the county receiving between 3 to 6 inches. The highest accumulated rainfall for the month fell at Bridgton with 9.16 inches for the month, with 2.21 inches falling on the 5th. A USDA Disaster Designation for drought was applied to Cumberland County.

Drought in INTERIOR CUMBERLAND HIGHLANDS, MAINE
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

On August 30th drought monitor, Cumberland County was 33% in severe drought, 26% moderate drought, and 41% abnormally dry. By the end of the month, 14% of the county was in moderate drought and 36% abnormally dry. The improved designations were the result of scattered heavy rainfall, with most of the county receiving between 3 to 6 inches. The highest accumulated rainfall for the month fell at Bridgton with 9.16 inches for the month, with 2.21 inches falling on the 5th. A USDA Disaster Designation for drought was applied to Cumberland County.

Drought in SAGADAHOC, MAINE
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

On August 30th drought monitor, Sagadahoc County was 59% in severe drought, 41% in moderate drought. By the end of the month, 70% of the county was in moderate drought and 30% abnormally dry. The improved designations were the result of scattered heavy rainfall with most of the county averaging between 4 to 5 inches of rain. A USDA Disaster Designation for drought was applied to Sagadahoc County.

Drought in LINCOLN, MAINE
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

On August 30th drought monitor, Lincoln County was 58% in severe drought and 41% in moderate drought. By the end of the month, 69% of the county was in moderate drought and 31% abnormally dry conditions. The improved designations were the result of scattered heavy rainfall with most areas receiving between 3 and 5 inches of rain. A USDA Disaster Designation for drought was applied to Lincoln County.

Drought in COASTAL WALDO, MAINE
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

On August 30th drought monitor, Waldo County was 6% in severe drought and 88% moderate drought. By the end of the month, 10% of the county was in moderate drought and 89% abnormally dry. The improved designations were the result of scattered heavy rainfall with most areas receiving between 3 and 5 inches of rain. A USDA Disaster Designation for drought was applied to Waldo County.

Drought in INTERIOR WALDO, MAINE
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

On August 30th drought monitor, Waldo County was 6% in severe drought and 88% moderate drought. By the end of the month, 10% of the county was in moderate drought and 89% abnormally dry. The improved designations were the result of scattered heavy rainfall with most areas receiving between 3 and 5 inches of rain. A USDA Disaster Designation for drought was applied to Waldo County.

Drought in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

On August 30th drought monitor, Androscoggin County was 9% in severe drought, 26% in moderate drought, and 64% abnormally dry. By the end of the month, 3% of the county was in moderate drought, and 41% abnormally dry. The improved designations were the result of scattered heavy rainfall. The rainfall for the month ranged from 3 to 5 inches, with the heaviest rain in Auburn with 6.66 inches. A USDA Disaster Designation for drought was applied to Androscoggin County.

Drought in COASTAL YORK, MAINE
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

On August 30th drought monitor, York County was 2% in severe drought, 70% was in moderate drought, and the rest of the county was in abnormally dry conditions. By the end of the month only 4% was in moderate drought, and 17% abnormally dry. The improved designations were the result of scattered heavy rainfall, with average precipitation totals between 3 and 6 inches. The highest accumulated rainfall for the month fell in Cornish with 6.80 inches. A USDA Disaster Designation for drought was applied to York County.

Drought in INTERIOR YORK, MAINE
From 01-SEP-22 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

On August 30th drought monitor, York County was 2% in severe drought, 70% was in moderate drought, and the rest of the county was in abnormally dry conditions. By the end of the month only 4% was in moderate drought, and 17% abnormally dry. The improved designations were the result of scattered heavy rainfall, with average precipitation totals between 3 and 6 inches. The highest accumulated rainfall for the month fell in Cornish with 6.80 inches. A USDA Disaster Designation for drought was applied to York County.