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Summary of Drought for Alaska

Abnormal dryness or drought are currently affecting approximately 385,000 people in Alaska, which is about 56% of the state's population.
Population in drought numbers are as of 04-17-2018. These numbers update Thursdays at approximately 9am EDT.

U.S. Drought Monitor - Alaska

U.S. Drought Monitor - Alaska
U.S. Drought Monitor - Alaska
Drought Conditions (Percent Area)
WeekNoneD0-D4D1-D4D2-D4D3-D4D4
Current
4/17/2018		89.31%10.69%2.68%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Last Week
4/10/2018		89.31%10.69%2.68%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Three Months Ago
1/16/2018		100.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Start of Calendar Year
1/02/2018		100.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
One Year Ago
4/18/2017		66.99%33.01%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

Drought Intensities

  •       None: No Drought
  •       D0: Abnormally Dry
  •       D1: Moderate Drought
  •       D2: Severe Drought
  •       D3: Extreme Drought
  •       D4: Exceptional Drought
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