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National Current Conditions

September 3, 2024 - September 10, 2024

Drought conditions worsened in every state in the Midwest, including more Exceptional Drought (D4) in Ohio. Tennessee and Oklahoma also saw large degradations. Hurricane Francine may help alleviate dry conditions in Ohio, the South, and Southeast. As of September 10, 2024, 28.75% of the U.S. and Puerto Rico and 34.18% of the lower 48 states are in drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
 

28.75%

of the U.S. and 34.18% of the lower 48 states are in drought this week.

Increase of
13.9%
since last week
Increase of
52.4%
since last month
179.5 Million

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

Change of
0.0%
since last week
Increase of
30.6%
since last month
72.7 Million

people in the U.S. and 72.4 Million in the lower 48 states are affected by drought this week.

Increase of
29.8%
since last week
Increase of
141.8%
since last month
39

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

Change of
No change
since last week
Increase of
8 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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