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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 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

October 3, 2024

Drought Returns to New England’s Coastline as Abnormal Dryness Expands 

September 26, 2024

Drought intensifies across Oklahoma. Late September rain brings little relief.

September 20, 2024

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

September 19, 2024

Se esperan condiciones más húmedas de lo normal en Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes, y es poco probable que se desarrolle una sequía durante el resto del año.

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September 19, 2024

Wetter than normal conditions expected to persist across Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and drought development is unlikely through the rest of the year. 

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