The month of August was a very dry month for Youngstown, with only 1.35 inches of rainfall, significantly below the average of 3.24 inches, and made it the driest August at the airport since 1991.

Abnormally dry drought conditions have developed in Columbiana County, which is now under a severe drought D2 intensity, according to the National Weather Service.

21 News Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm said that August was Ohio’s driest on record, and locally, August 2025 goes into the record books as Columbiana County’s driest ever.

According to the Penn State Extension , homeowners who rely on water from wells may want to conserve water until drought conditions improve. They also suggest reducing water waste by installing water-saving devices, flushing the toilet less often, taking s

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