Oct 9, 2024 - News

How much rain Columbus needs to end its drought

Alissa Widman Neese

Illustration of a daisy flower with a frowning face in its center. The flower is in a dark, rainy atmosphere and has drops of water falling from its petals. — Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios

A dry, crispy Columbus received over 2 inches of rain in three days as remnants of Hurricane Helene moved north in late September.

Yes, but: Even that record-breaking rainfall couldn't make up for the lack of precipitation our region has experienced all summer, National Weather Service meteorologist Christine Aiena tells Axios.

While conditions improved, all of Franklin County is still experiencing some level of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

By the numbers: Columbus still needs at least another 2-2.5 inches of rain to return to a normal level for the year, Aiena says.

What's next: Unfortunately, the forecast is looking dry for at least the next month.

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How much rain Columbus needs to end its drought

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