National Drought Status
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Extreme Drought (D3) expanded in Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado. But the West also saw some drought improvements in Oregon, Montana, and New Mexico. Dryness expanded in the Northeast and Lower Mississippi. The Plains, Midwest, and Southeast saw a mix of improvements and degradations. As of August 5, 2025, 25.03% of the U.S. and Puerto Rico and 29.85% of the lower 48 states are in drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.