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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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Low water levels on the Mississippi River.
Drought and Water Update for the Mississippi River Basin
September 18, 2025

Drought expected to expand and intensify in the Ohio River and Lower Mississippi River basins.

Low water levels possible for the Lower Mississippi River this fall.
Sunset over creek marsh in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Photo credit: Heather Gloria, Shutterstock.
Drought Status Update for the Southeast
November 1, 2024

Lack of rain in October led to rapidly expanding dry conditions in the Southeast.

Additional drought development and impacts are expected into early November, with uncertainty for the winter months ahead.

Sunset over creek marsh in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Photo credit: Heather Gloria, Shutterstock.
Drought Status Update for the Southeast
July 15, 2024

Drought Returned to the Southeast in a Flash, but Some Relief Is in Sight

Sunset over creek marsh in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Photo credit: Heather Gloria, Shutterstock.
Drought Status Update for the Southeast
November 7, 2023

Drought has steadily expanded and intensified across the Southeast with impacts to soils, agriculture, fire risk, and water resources. 

Dry conditions are expected to persist for much of early November, with some relief by late-November. Drought is anticipated to improve as we transition into an El Niño winter, which typically brings wetter-than-normal conditions.

Sunrise over the beach by Apalachicola, Florida
Drought Status Update for the Southeast U.S.
December 13, 2021

Drought Conditions Continue To Expand and Worsen Across Southeast Region, Especially in the Carolinas.

A marsh in Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Southeast Climate Update and Webinar Recap
November 9, 2021

Watch the November 9 webinar recording. Register here for the December 14 Southeast Climate Webinar, including a