Drought Impact Reporter

Massachusetts in mild, significant. and critical drought status
10/10/2025 8:41:05 PM

CATEGORIES:

Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality

AFFECTED AREAS:

Massachusetts
Berkshire County, MA
Franklin County, MA
Nantucket County, MA
Worcester County, MA

Start Date: 10/10/2025 -

Parts of central and western Massachusetts and all of Nantucket were in a critical drought, according to data released Oct. 10 from the Massachusetts Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs. State officials said residents in those areas should stop all non-essential water use and be particularly cautious with outdoor fires and grills. WBUR-FM Boston Public Radio (Boston, Mass.), Oct 10, 2025

Sources

WBUR-FM Boston Public Radio . Parts of central and western Mass., Nantucket in critical drought - WBUR-FM Boston Public Radio (MA). Friday, October 10, 2025 https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/10/10/parts-of-central-and-western-mass-nantucket-in-critical-drought.

Massachusetts in mild, significant. and critical drought status10/10/2025 8:41:05 PM

Massachusetts in mild, significant. and critical drought status
10/10/2025 8:41:05 PM