The drought is over in San Diego County, the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) declared Thursday, following a series of heavy rainfall and powerful storms which left inches upon inches of water in the County. This winter, heavy and relentless rainfall across California – and in San Diego County – significantly improved drought conditions, according to the Water Authority. The announcement means San Diego County has enough water supply to last at least three years, according to Dana Friehauf at the SDCWA. The Board of Directors, she said, looks at drought in terms of water supply and availability.