May 2026 Drought Climate and Impacts SummariesRepeated storms bring improvements in the South, Southeast and East Drought affects agriculture, water supplies across the Lower 48 Read the SummariesWikimedia Commons
Dry Horizons May 2026Research shows path to water availability in rapidly-growing cities Wildfire Resilience Index supports resilience in Western U.S. New USGS resource helps assess water availability in the Lower 48 Read Dry HorizonsAdobe Stock
What is the U.S. Drought Monitor?Learn about the beginning and evolution of this valuable tool Watch the Tutorials