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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 Colorado River as it flows through Marble Canyon. Photo credit: Dominic Gentilcore, Shutterstock.
Intermountain West 2024 Water Year and Monsoon Summary and Drought Status Update
October 9, 2024

Water Year 2024 Brought Record-Breaking Temperatures and Varied Precipitation to the Intermountain West, Leading to a Mix of Drought Degradation and Improvement

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

Runoff from melting snow flowing into a stream, representing snow drought.
Water Year 2024 Snow Drought Current Conditions Summary and Impacts in the West
June 12, 2024

Persistent Snow Drought in Parts of the West Expected to Intensify and Expand Summer Drought 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. 

Runoff from melting snow flowing into a stream, representing snow drought.
Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West
May 8, 2024

Snow Drought Expands in Parts of the Western U.S. with Early and Rapid Snowmelt