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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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October 22, 2024

Drought Expands Across the Midwest Over the Last Month with Impacts Increasing.

Drought Is Expected to Persist Through Winter Across Portions of the Region.

Jump to Mississippi River Update: Conditions & Outlooks.

October 10, 2024

Forecasts Point to Rapid Onset Drought and Further Drought Deterioration

September 20, 2024

Drought Expands Across the Midwest and Is Likely to Persist In Many Areas Through the Fall Season

September 5, 2024

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

July 25, 2024

Minimal Drought Across the Midwest, but Hot and Dry Weather Expands Drought in Ohio and Kentucky

May 23, 2024

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