Ohio Valley gets soaking rain as drought persists

Ohio Valley gets soaking rain as drought persists

A weather system brought much-needed rain to the Ohio Valley on Tuesday, particularly to regions experiencing the worst drought conditions. Most areas received between 0.5 and 1 inch of rainfall, while communities south of I-70 received between 1 and 1.5 inches. While it may not be enough to completely break the drought, it will almost certainly put a dent in already existing drought conditions, particularly in hard-hit areas, such as Marshall, …