Officials declared a "significant drought" (Level 2) in five main areas: Western, Central, Northeast, Cape Cod, and the Connecticut River Valley. Only the Southeast Region, including parts near Plymouth, is at a milder Level 1 drought. Then, heavy rain hits Wednesday and Thursday - up to 0.88 inches possible on Thursday alone. Are wells in trouble? In a long dry spell, the water table drops, and wells can run low or dry up.