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DROUGHT STATUS UPDATE ARCHIVE

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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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A windmill in a field before a storm in the Southern Plains.
Drought Status Update and Early Warning Statement for the Southern Plains and Missouri River Basin
October 10, 2024

Forecasts Point to Rapid Onset Drought and Further Drought Deterioration

The Missouri River flowing amid dry grasses and trees.
Drought Status Update for the Missouri River Basin
September 5, 2024

Drought May Persist, Worsen Through September Amid Warm, Dry Conditions

The Missouri River flowing amid dry grasses and trees.
Drought Status Update for the Missouri River Basin
May 23, 2024

Timely Spring Rains Bring Much Needed Relief, but Areas of Drought Persist. 

Missouri River flowing through a hilly landscape.
Drought Status Update for the Missouri River Basin
December 21, 2023

Drought Is Likely to Persist Across Portions of the Missouri River Basin with an El Niño Winter Ahead

Missouri River flowing through a hilly landscape.
Drought Status Update for the Missouri River Basin
August 31, 2023

Drought to Persist or Worsen in Portions of the Missouri River Basin Due to Continued Hot and Dry Conditions

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Missouri River flowing through a hilly landscape.
Drought Status Update for the North Central U.S.
July 26, 2023

Drought Worsens in Upper Midwest but Improves in Portions of the Plains and Ohio Valley

Hot and Dry Week Ahead Could Worsen Drought

Mississippi River Conditions, Impacts, and Outlook

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