National Drought Status
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More heat and dryness out West led to drought worsening in Northern California, the Northwest, Northern Rockies, into the Plains. The southern U.S. mostly improved, particularly New Mexico, Texas, and the South/Southeast. As of July 23, 2024, 16.96% of the U.S. and Puerto Rico and 19.97% of the lower 48 states are in drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.