 Significant rains and flooding are keeping the eastern parts of the state well-saturated, but that's not the case for much of West River. According to the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor report, over a quarter of the state is seeing abnormally dry conditions. Over 10 percent are experiencing a moderate drought. The Black Hills and upper northwest corner of the state are seeing the worst of the dryness. In Meade County, the surges area is listed in D1, or moderate drought, with the rest of the county abnormally dry.