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National Current Conditions

September 11, 2024 - September 17, 2024

Every state in the Midwest saw degradations for the second week in a row. Meanwhile, Hurricane Francine brought heavy rainfall—and drought improvements—in the South/Southeast. As of September 17, 2024, 29.76% of the U.S. and Puerto Rico and 35.59% of the lower 48 states are in drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
 

29.76%

of the U.S. and 35.59% of the lower 48 states are in drought this week.

Increase of
3.5%
since last week
Increase of
48.1%
since last month
211.8 Million

acres of major crops in U.S. are experiencing drought conditions this week.

Change of
0.0%
since last week
Increase of
39.1%
since last month
87.1 Million

people in the U.S. and 86.8 Million in the lower 48 states are affected by drought this week.

Increase of
19.8%
since last week
Increase of
153.5%
since last month
42

U.S. states are experiencing Moderate Drought (D1) or worse this week.

Increase of
3 states
since last week
Increase of
6 states
since last month

U.S. Drought Monitor

U.S. Drought Monitor
Drought Change Since Last Week

Precipitation Conditions

Inches of Precipitation
Percent of Normal Precipitation (%)
100%
Percent of Normal Precipitation (%)
100%

Temperature Conditions

Maximum Temperature (°F)
60
Departure from Normal Max Temperature (°F)
0
Departure from Normal Max Temperature (°F)
0

Evaporative Demand Drought Index (EDDI)

Drought Conditions
Wet Conditions
Drought Conditions
Wet Conditions

Experimental
Experimental

Streamflow Conditions

Streamflow Conditions
Streamflow Conditions

Soil Moisture Conditions: 1 Meter (100 cm) Depth

0–100 cm Soil Moisture Percentile
70
100
Root Zone Soil Moisture: Wetness Percentile
70
100

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