Drought Improves, But Remains, Across 40% of the Midwest

First Drought then Flood; Weather Whiplash Eases Some Drought Concerns but Groundwater Should Still Be Monitored 

Winter Kicks Off With a Mix of Snowpack Conditions in the West

Drought Expands and Intensifies with Exceptional Fire Activity and Low Reservoir Levels

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.

After a Dry September and October, Drought Rapidly Expanded and Brush and Wildfire Activity Increased; Worsening Drought Is Likely