Parts of Hancock County are now experiencing extreme drought conditions, according to the latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Last week, Findlay was in the Severe Drought category, and, despite, the rain we’ve received this week, parts of the area have been bumped up into the Extreme Drought category as overall drought conditions in the region expand. 

The latest map, released on Thursday, September 25, shows that the northern half of Hancock County up into Wood County and the northeast corner of Putnam County, are identified in Extreme Drought, while the southern half of Hancock County is in the Severe Drought category. 

“This week’s rainfall will be too late for many area farmers,” said WTOL-11 Meteorologist John Burchfield. “Unfortunately, it looks like another very dry weather pattern is about to unfold.”