National Drought Status
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For the third week in a row, drought worsened in western Kansas and Oklahoma. However, eastern Kansas and Oklahoma saw improvements. Drought was introduced to Florida and added to southeast Montana. The Midwest saw big improvements. As of April 30, 2024, 14.23% of the U.S. and Puerto Rico and 16.96% of the lower 48 states are in drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.