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Significant drought designation for Massachusetts' Cape Cod
8/8/2025 7:00:44 PM



CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Barnstable County, MA
Nantucket County, MA

Start Date: 8/8/2025 -  
The Cape Cod region went from Level 1 – Mild Drought to a Level 2 — Significant Drought on Aug. 8. Nantucket County was at Level 1, while Dukes County on Martha’s Vineyard was still at Normal Conditions. MassLive (Springfield, Mass.), Aug 8, 2025
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