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About Drought Status Updates: NIDIS and partners issue drought status updates to communicate a potential area of concern for drought expansion and/or development, based on recent conditions and the upcoming forecast.
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Bishop Creek waterfall in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Photo credit: Cheryl McDonald Creative.
Drought Status Update for California-Nevada
January 16, 2025

Drought Expanded and Intensified in Southern and Central California and Nevada, and Is Expected to Worsen

Our thoughts are with all of those, including many of our partners, who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. As critical fire weather conditions continue for Southern California, get the latest fire weather forecasts, maps, and safety information from the National Weather Service.

A windmill in a field before a storm in the Southern Plains.
Drought Status Update for the Southern Plains
January 8, 2025

A Look Back at Drought in the Southern Plains in 2024

The Missouri River flowing amid dry grasses and trees.
Drought Status Update for the Missouri River Basin
January 8, 2025

Warm and Dry Conditions Drive Persistent Drought Across the Region

Runoff from melting snow flowing into a stream, representing snow drought.
Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West
January 8, 2025

Record-Setting Warm and Dry Conditions Bring Snow Drought to Arizona, New Mexico, and Alaska

Farmland in the Midwest U.S.
Drought Status Update for the Midwest
December 19, 2024

Drought Improves, But Remains, Across 40% of the Midwest

Fall foliage over rolling hills in the Northeast U.S.
Drought Status Update for the Northeast
December 13, 2024

First Drought then Flood; Weather Whiplash Eases Some Drought Concerns but Groundwater Should Still Be Monitored