How much rain Columbus needs to end its drought

A dry, crispy Columbus received over 2 inches of rain in three days as remnants of Hurricane Helene moved north in late September.

Yes, but: Even that record-breaking rainfall couldn't make up for the lack of precipitation our region has experienced all summer, National Weather Service meteorologist Christine Aiena tells Axios.

• While conditions improved, all of Franklin County is still experiencing some level of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor .

By the numbers: Columbus still needs at least another 2-2.5 inches of rain to return to a normal level for the year, Aiena says.

What's next: Unfortunately, the forecast is looking dry for at least the next month.