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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 28, 2021

A Bomb Cyclone and Powerful Atmospheric River Just Hit Parts of the West. What Does This Mean for Drought? 

October 15, 2021

Low Precipitation and High Evaporative Demand Hammered the Region that was Already Reeling from Intense Drought.

Register here for the November 22 California–Nevada Drought and Climate Outlook Webinar.

October 12, 2021

Watch the October 12 webinar recording.

Register here for the November 9 Southeast Monthly Climate Webinar, including a presentation on "Getting a Feel for Your Community's Climate Future."

October 7, 2021

Drought Conditions Improve in Northern New York and New England with the Hopes That Winter Snows Can Replenish Aquifers.

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

September 30, 2021

Another La Niña lowers the chance for a wet winter ahead.

September 24, 2021

Rains Provide Temporary Relief, but Drought Persists into the Fall Across the Region