Martinsburg and Charles Town Shift from Drought to Record Rainfall
Some in eastern panhandle have gone from drought to rain records
WV Metro News | Thursday, May 29, 2025
In a remarkable turnaround, regions in the Eastern Panhandle, including Martinsburg and Charles Town, have transitioned from severe drought conditions to experiencing record rainfall this May. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, areas previously classified under D2 (Severe Drought) are now downgraded to D0 (Abnormally Dry) or even No Drought. Local farmer Eli Cook from Spring Valley Farm has welcomed the much-needed rain after a tough growing season last year, although challenges like unusual diseases affecting crops remain. The region's unique weather patterns, emphasized by meteorologist Will Astle, suggest that this month could rank among the wettest in recorded history, but the beneficial nature of the rain varies greatly across different local areas.
