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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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Colorado River running through the Grand Canyon
Drought Update for the Intermountain West
September 30, 2022

Despite a Wet Summer, Pockets of Extreme (D3) to Exceptional (D4) Drought Continue

Chicos mountains in Big Bend National Park, Texas, representing the Southern Plains.
Southern Plains Drought Status Update
September 30, 2022

On-Again, Off-Again Drought in the Southern Plains Is Back On Again and Worsening 

Rolling hills with fall foliage in the Northeast U.S.
Drought Status Update for the Northeast
September 23, 2022

Rain Delivers Some Drought Relief Across New England and New York.

For more details, see the Northeast Drought Early Warning System Dashboard.

Rolling hills with fall foliage in the Northeast U.S.
Drought Status Update for the Northeast
September 9, 2022

Extreme (D3) and Severe (D2) Drought in Southern New England Is Reduced by Labor Day Weekend Rainfall.

For more details, see the Northeast Drought Early Warning System Dashboard.

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

 

Missouri River flowing through a hilly landscape
Drought Status Update for the Missouri River Basin
September 1, 2022

Drought Persists Across Missouri River Basin, Likely to Continue