Dry Horizons January 2026
New study assesses drought impacts in the Southern Plains
Online course addresses drought risk assessment
Drought expected to worsen in Europe and North America
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December 2025 Drought Climate and Impacts Summaries
Drought improves in parts of the West
Drought affects water supplies, pastures in Florida
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November 2025 Drought Climate and Impacts Summaries
Drought eases in parts of the Southwest and Northeast
Parts of the South and Hawaii see increased fire danger
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What is the U.S. Drought Monitor?
Learn about the beginning and evolution of this valuable tool
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The Drought Center helps people, organizations and institutions build resilience to drought through monitoring and planning, and we are the academic partner and web host of the U.S. Drought Monitor. Our capabilities include climatology, social science and public engagement, and we work at all scales, from individual ranches to local, state and tribal government, and countries around the world.
Learn about drought through the eyes of climatologists, and learn how people are working to prevent the effects of drought.
Drought is a normal part of nearly every climate on the planet. Planning ahead for variation in water supply helps reduce unpleasant surprises.
What is the best way for you to recognize that you are in drought? Where does your water come from, and who is keeping track of it?