Parts of Massachusetts in mild, significant drought
11/17/2025 5:15:47 PM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Barnstable County, MA
Berkshire County, MA
Dukes County, MA
Essex County, MA
Franklin County, MA
Hampden County, MA
Hampshire County, MA
Middlesex County, MA
Nantucket County, MA
Norfolk County, MA
Suffolk County, MA
Worcester County, MA
Start Date: 11/7/2025
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The Connecticut River Valley and Central Regions improved to Level 1–Mild Drought. In the Islands Region, Nantucket improved, while Martha’s Vineyard deteriorated, both were at a Level 2-Significant Drought. The Deerfield Watershed improved to Level 1-Mild Drought, and the Millers Watershed improved to Level 2–Significant Drought. The Northeast, Cape Cod and Western Regions remain unchanged.
Mass.gov (Boston, Mass.), Nov 7, 2025
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