All north-central Florida counties face extreme drought conditions, according to the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor map analysis. Some experts say drier-than-average conditions could continue for ...

Two representatives from NASA have joined the team of U.S. Drought Monitor authors. The monitor is hosted by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and produced ...

For the first time in a quarter-century, no part of California was considered dry or in drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor assessment released Thursday. The historic shift was first ...

“To reduce wildfire risks and protect public safety, property, and natural resources, all open burning of yard debris, ...

North Carolina drought conditions continue to worsen in February.

After nearly a month without measurable rainfall, southwest Louisiana is now experiencing drought-like conditions. While the southwest corner of Calcasieu Parish and all of Cameron Parish are dealing ...

Dead trees, killed by the drought, line a mountain road in the Sequoia National Forest in this photo from November 2016. (U.S. Forest Service) It’s a rare site to see the U.S. Drought Monitor Map show ...

For the first time in 25 years, California is drought-free, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. The last time this happened was December 2000. Due to the very wet start to the water year, ...

Major storms that drenched California in recent weeks have dramatically improved drought conditions statewide. “In the West, heavy rain and snow was widespread, especially in parts of southern Nevada, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After much of Washington state saw historic flooding near the end of 2025, weather observers may be wondering how that affected ...