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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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January 20, 2023

Despite Winter Improvements, Drought Continues in Parts of the Midwest.

This Midwest Drought Status Update is released in coordination with the January 19, 2023 North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Outlook Webinar. View the webinar for more details.

October 25, 2022

Drought Has Recently Expanded and Intensified and Is Expected to Persist.

This drought status update is based on information provided during the October 20, 2022 North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Outlook Webinar. View the webinar for more details.

September 2, 2022

Current Areas in Drought Likely to Persist Through September

 

July 21, 2022

Drought Continues to Intensify Across Portions of the Midwest

For details on the current conditions, view the July 21 North Central Climate and Drought Outlook Webinar (which be available on Friday, July 22 here).

June 16, 2022

Potential for Rapid Intensification of Drought in the Midwest

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April 28, 2022

Recent Improvement in Drought Conditions Across the Midwest.