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Despite summer storms that have ravaged some areas. much of southeast lower Michigan is experiencing drought conditions, the National Weather Service said Sunday.
Since April 1, the only southeastern counties that have received normal precipitation were Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne.
North of these, there has been only between 4.5 and 10 inches of precipitation. That has produced a slight to moderate drought, the National Weather Service said.
The drought is worst in the “thumb,” Saginaw Valley and Flint areas, with rainfall in some parts about 7 inches below normal.
Flint Bishop Airport had its driest April 1 to July 31 period since record-keeping began in 1942. Only 5.07 inches of rain fell there during that span.
