Current Map | U.S. Drought Monitor
WebThe Drought Monitor summary map identifies general areas of drought and labels them by intensity. D1 is the least intense level and D4 the most intense. Drought is defined as a moisture deficit bad enough to have social, environmental or economic effects.
Home | Drought.gov
WebThe U.S. Drought Monitor depicts the location and intensity of drought across the country using 5 classifications: Abnormally Dry (D0), showing areas that may be going into or are coming out of drought, and four levels of drought (D1–D4).
Understanding Droughts - National Geographic Society
WebApr 3, 2024 · Drought is an extended period of unusually dry weather when there is not enough rain. The lack of precipitation can cause a variety of problems for local communities, including damage to crops and a shortage of drinking water.
Drought - National Geographic Society
WebApr 3, 2024 · A drought is a period of time when an area or region experiences below-normal precipitation. The lack of adequate precipitation, either rain or snow, can cause reduced soil moisture or groundwater, diminished stream flow, crop damage, and a general water shortage. Droughts are the second-most costly weather events after hurricanes.
U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) | Drought.gov
WebThe U.S. Drought Monitor is updated each Thursday to show the location and intensity of drought across the country, which uses a five-category system, from Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions to Exceptional Drought (D4).
National Drought Status | Drought.gov
WebApr 18, 2024 · Explore National Drought Impacts by Sector. Dryness and drought expanded in the Central and Southern Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas). Extreme Drought (D3) was added to Idaho and Montana due to snow drought. Meanwhile, drought continues to improve in the Midwest.
Drought Basics | Drought.gov
WebDrought is the absence of precipitation, rather than the presence of an event such as a hurricane, tornado, or fire. It's often described as a “creeping phenomenon” because it slowly impacts many sectors of the economy and operates on many different timescales.
National Current Conditions | Drought.gov
WebApr 10, 2024 · acres of major crops in U.S. are experiencing drought conditions this week. people in the U.S. and 19.5 Million in the lower 48 states are affected by drought this week. U.S. states are experiencing Moderate Drought (D1) or worse this week.
The Latest in Drought Information | Drought.gov
WebMar 19, 2024 · Latest News. April 18, 2024. New Hawaii Rangeland Information Portal (H-RIP) Provides Drought Information Customized to Hawaiian Agricultural Lands. April 16, 2024. National Weather Service Drought Information Statements Provide Improved Drought Messaging. March 19, 2024.
What is Drought? | Drought.gov
WebDrought can alter or degrade any or all of these functions and services at a local, landscape, or system scale. Flash Drought. Flash drought intensifies rapidly due to changes in precipitation, temperature, wind, and radiation. These changes in the weather increase evapotranspiration and lower soil moisture.
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