Drought watch ended in Delaware
8/19/2025 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Delaware
Kent County, DE
New Castle County, DE
Sussex County, DE
Start Date: 10/25/2024
- End Date: 8/18/2025
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has officially ended the state’s drought watch, nearly 10 months after it was first declared in response to widespread dry conditions and below-average rainfall in 2024.
Delaware Live (Dover, Del.), Aug 19, 2025
Delaware was in a drought watch after Gov. John Carney made the announcement on Oct. 25. Delawareans were urged to limit their outdoor water use as the state has not received significant rain in weeks. Residents and non-farm businesses were also asked to voluntarily curb non-essential water use. Fire danger remained a concern.
WDEL-AM (Wilmington, Delaware), Oct 25, 2024
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