Drought conditions continue to worsen

Average rainfall in Menard County is approximately 25.4 inches annually. To stay on this path, the area should accumulate just over 2 inches of rainfall per month. As of April 4, 2022, the yearly total of rainfall for the county is just 1.31 inches. Although Menard County has mostly been spared by the wildfires ravaging many parts of the state, the County remains in an outdoor ...

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