"This is the first time we have seen that since December of 2000. It's been quite a while since there's been no abnormally ...

California showed no areas of drought or abnormal dryness as of Jan. 6, 2026, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The weekly assessment measures the share of the state affected by drought ...

It's a rare site to see the U.S. Drought Monitor Map show California without a drought, or even abnormally dry conditions.

With the summer kicking off and temperatures rising, will Iowa's drought conditions remain steady or will a drop in rainfall lead to worsening conditions? The U.S. Drought Monitor's weekly map tracks ...

The newest analysis from the Drought Monitor shows the D.C. area is dry — and getting drier. In fact, the D.C. area officially has severe drought conditions. “I can’t recall seeing it this dry so ...