Union County declares local drought emergency as soil moisture, streamflow fall short
Jul 16, 2025
Jul 16, 2025
On July 16 the Union County Board approved Resolution 2025-25 declaring a local state of emergency due to drought, citing that about half the county is in Severe Drought and the rest in Moderate Drought; the action passed unanimously to help producers access relief programs.
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Union County commissioners on July 16 unanimously declared a local state of emergency because of worsening drought conditions that staff said are reducing streamflow and soil moisture across the county.
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