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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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Missouri River flowing through a hilly landscape.
Drought Status Update for the North Central U.S.
May 19, 2023

Drought Persists in Portions of North Central U.S., with Flash Drought in Missouri

Missouri River flowing through a hilly landscape.
Drought Status Update for the Missouri River Basin
March 24, 2023

Drought Continues to Impact Missouri River Basin, Especially Across Kansas and Nebraska

Farmland in the Midwest U.S.
Drought Status Update for the Midwest U.S.
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.

Missouri River flowing through a hilly landscape.
Drought Status Update for the Missouri River Basin
January 20, 2023

Despite Improvement, Drought Remains Firmly Entrenched Across the Missouri River Basin States.

Farmland in the Midwest U.S.
Drought Status Update for the Midwest and Missouri River Basin
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.

Farmland in the Midwest U.S.
Drought Status Update for the Midwest U.S.
September 2, 2022

Current Areas in Drought Likely to Persist Through September