Why does this map matter? Because it’s not just about dry lawns — it affects real lives. The USDA uses the Drought Monitor to ...

A new study combines historical observations, climate modeling, and data from tree rings to create a fuller picture of ...

Cooler temperatures and more rain in March helped some regions in the state. But forecasts reveal persistent drought and warmer temperatures to come.

Those same maps show unusually dry conditions still lurking to the east, just across the state line in Nevada. Drought monitor data recorded no signs of unusual dryness/drought since Nov. 19, 2024 in ...

"Florida has the only area of extreme drought east of the Plains," with more than 40% of the state under drought conditions, ...

According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, much of Texas is now under drought watch — with the exception of North and ...

Currently, a significant portion of the high country and the extreme northern parts of the I-25 corridor are experiencing ...

A view of the California drought map as of April 10, 2025.

It’s no secret that Arizona has been in long-term drought status for years. But how does this one compare historically?

Drought is tightening its grip on Texas this spring, with growing portions of the state reporting abnormally dry or drought conditions. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, much of Texas ...