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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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February 24, 2022

Major Drought Concerns Remain in the Great Plains Moving into Spring.

Watch the recording from the February 17 North Central Climate and Drought Outlook Webinar for additional information and context.

 

December 2, 2021

Drought Conditions Improved This Fall, But Some Drought Issues Remain.

Report your Drought Impacts through Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR).

 

August 26, 2021

Drought Conditions Will Likely Persist Into Next Year

Watch the recording from the August 19th North Central Climate and Drought Outlook Webinar for more information and details.

 

July 2, 2021

Drought Persists Across Portions of the Midwest and Missouri River Basin.

June 10, 2021

Severe Drought Expansion and Heat Concerns in the Upper Midwest

April 1, 2021

Drought Persistence Expected in the Northern Great Plains into Summer.