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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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February 26, 2026

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

February 12, 2026

Snow Drought Develops in Dry January, Widespread Precipitation on the Way

February 5, 2026

A Dry, Warm January Leaves the West With the Worst Snowpack in Decades

January 29, 2026

No hay sequía en Puerto Rico ni en St. Croix; continúa la sequía moderada (D1) en St. Thomas y en St. John

A medida que continúa la época seca, se prevé que la sequía persista y se agrave en las Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos.

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January 29, 2026

No Drought in Puerto Rico or St. Croix; Moderate Drought (D1) Continues in St. Thomas & St. John

As the dry season continues, drought is expected to persist and develop in the U.S. Virgin Islands

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January 22, 2026

Drought Expands in Texas and Oklahoma. A Winter Storm Is Coming, But Hot, Dry Weather in February-April Could Worsen Drought.