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DROUGHT STATUS UPDATE ARCHIVE

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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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April 16, 2026

The Southeast Faces Significant Drought Impacts from Long-Term Dry Conditions

April 9, 2026

A March Meltdown: Historically Low Snowpack Melts Across the West, Signaling a Dire Water Supply Situation 

April 2, 2026

Drought Expands Again Across the Southern Plains. Spring Rainfall Will Help.

March 26, 2026

Midwest Needs Sustained, Above-Normal Rain in Coming Months to Improve Persistent Hydrological Drought Conditions

March 12, 2026

Record Snowpack Deficits Worsen in February; Conditions Expected to Deteriorate Further with Chances for Record Heat

February 26, 2026

Drought and Fires Impact Southern Plains, But March Precipitation Could Bring Short-Term Relief