National Drought Status
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Flash drought is taking hold in parts of the Atlantic Coast, Southeast, and Southern Plains. The Midwest is seeing both flash drought (Ohio Valley) and flooding (Upper Midwest). The Northwest and Northern Rockies also saw drought expand. As of June 25, 2024, 13.63% of the U.S. and Puerto Rico and 16.13% of the lower 48 states are in drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.