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All South Dakota continues to face drought conditions

U.S. Drought Monitor 11/05/24
U.S. Drought Monitor 11/05/24

The latest Drought Monitor shows the entirety of South Dakota is facing some degree of dryness.

The western portion of the state is the most dry, facing extreme drought conditions. Central South Dakota is only experiencing moderate drought.

Over 60% of South Dakota faces severe drought conditions.

That’s far different than this time last year when over 85% of the state showed no dryness at all.

Jackson Dircks is a Freeburg, Illinois, native. He is pursuing a degree in English, Journalism and Secondary Education at Augustana University and planning to graduate in May 2025. He plans to pursue a career in sports journalism.