Nearly two-thirds of Idaho is currently in a drought

Boise, Idaho (CBS2) – The latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 65.8% of Idaho is in a drought.

Parts of southern Idaho are experiencing the most severe drought conditions in the state.

Data shows 6.7% of Idaho is in the exceptional drought category with 18.7% of the state in the extreme drought category.

The state also had the 22nd driest January-September on record going back to 1895 and the 33rd wettest September on record also going back to 1895.