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Latest Drought Committee Meeting:
Drought Conditions >>> Find out more about current drought conditions, how drought status is determined in South Carolina, and view archived drought condition reports.
The next Drought Response Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6th, 2024.
The agenda for the next meeting is available here: DRC Meeting Agenda
To join the meeting by computer: https://meet.goto.com/508147917; or by phone +1 (571) 317-3122, access code: 508-147-917
For additional information, please email drought@dnr.sc.gov.
Learn about drought, drought types, ways to measure drought in a climatological context and how South Carolina monitors and assesses drought.
Drought impacts spread to all water-sensitive sectors. Learn more about how droughts can affect communities and ecosystems and what can be done to reduce these impacts.
The SC Drought Response Committee issues drought status updates and may recommend water use restrictions when conditions escalate to severe or extreme drought.
South Carolina's drought response encompasses multiple documents, legislation, and plans. Learn more about the State's drought response program and procedures to manage drought.