National Drought Status
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Dryness and drought expanded in the Central and Southern Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas). Extreme Drought (D3) was added to Idaho and Montana due to snow drought. Meanwhile, drought continues to improve in the Midwest. As of April16, 2024, 15.02% of the U.S. and Puerto Rico and 17.90% of the lower 48 states are in drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.