Drought in the US

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In the last 10 minutes

US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought ABC13 / KTRK-TV10:20

In the last half-hour

Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom gold to break 8-year Olympic drought PBS Online10:04

In the last 4 hours

Arizona, other Colorado River basin states miss latest deadline on water use deal KTAR.com, Arizona07:17

Desperate in failing Colorado River negotiations, Wyoming water officials pitch conservation bill at home WyoFile06:32

Yesterday

Kristi Yamaguchi on Blade Angels' chances of breaking U.S. medal drought CBS News18:31 17-Feb-26

Cook County temporarily restricts outdoor burning due to drought conditions News 10 WALB, Georgia17:22 17-Feb-26

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In February 2026 Office of the Texas Governor (Press Release)12:02 17-Feb-26

Severe Drought Prompts Burn Bans, Water Usage Restrictions in South Florida Insurance Journal11:53 17-Feb-26

Recurring Drought Forced Ancient Bison Hunters to Abandon an 1,100-Year-Old Montana Hunting Ground The Debrief08:33 17-Feb-26

In the last 7 days

Too warm, too early. How this heat wave is affecting drought levels and farmers in Nebraska News Channel Nebraska19:58 16-Feb-26

Too warm, too early. How this heat wave is effecting drought levels and farmers in Nebraska News Channel Nebraska19:48 16-Feb-26

Georgia farmers face dual challenge of drought and winter freezes WTOC16:47 16-Feb-26

Florida drought raises wildfire risk across Suncoast My Sunset Coast15:31 16-Feb-26

Team USA athletes seek to break medal drought CBS News10:36 16-Feb-26

Broomfield put on drought watch; burn ban following dry weather CBS Denver09:45 16-Feb-26

Drought severely impacts local farming community, raises threat of water cuts WPTV, Florida11:11 15-Feb-26

Colorado River states fail to meet the latest deadline on a water deal KUER-FM09:54 15-Feb-26

States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet latest deal deadline ABC7 / KGO-TV23:51 14-Feb-26

Florida parched as extreme drought grows across state The Weather Network20:21 14-Feb-26

Drought And Costs Shrink America’s Cattle Supply: Beef Prices To Stay Elevated The Dallas Express07:01 14-Feb-26

Florida's burn bans are in effect, drought update WUSF Public Media22:25 13-Feb-26

Dry weather is raising the risk of wildfires, drought My Sunset Coast19:36 13-Feb-26

Record Low Snow in the West Will Mean Less Water, More Fire, and Political Chaos WIRED13:31 13-Feb-26

USDA Issues Final Emergency Livestock Relief Program Payments for 2023 and 2024 Drought, Flood and Wildfire Losses United States Department of Agriculture13:02 13-Feb-26

Most of North Carolina in severe or extreme drought, data shows WBTV08:23 13-Feb-26

Extreme drought reached in places around Charlotte, data shows WBTV07:52 13-Feb-26

Frisco Bay Marina closes docks as CO drought reaches crisis point this winter 7News Denver21:09 12-Feb-26

Drought monitor update, lack of moisture brings concerns Dakota News Now18:57 12-Feb-26

Levy County declares state of emergency and issues countywide burn ban during drought WCJB TV20 News, Florida18:14 12-Feb-26

Burn restrictions in place due to extreme drought conditions News 10 WALB, Georgia14:17 12-Feb-26

These areas are now under an extreme drought WPTV, Florida14:15 12-Feb-26

Portions of Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast now under extreme drought WFLX14:14 12-Feb-26

Drought intensity remains unchanged across many counties in our area News Channel 611:24 12-Feb-26

In Mexico, Sheinbaum’s Water Reforms Face an Uncertain Path Forward World Politics Review08:41 12-Feb-26

Rural America’s $23.6 billion wipeout: the drought that wouldn’t quit Fortune06:40 12-Feb-26

South Florida's water shortage: what's the rain outlook? Central Florida Public Media01:04 12-Feb-26

Clean water project in Colorado on hold due to ICE debate in D.C. CBS Denver21:26 11-Feb-26

Four regions of Mass. in significant or critical drought, officials say MassLive.com20:52 11-Feb-26

Pacific Northwest in historic snow drought MyNorthwest18:29 11-Feb-26

'Snow drought' forces winter sport paradise to bring in extreme curbs on when guests can ski MailOnline13:57 11-Feb-26

Valentine’s Weekend Storm Could Be Costly, While Western Snow Drought Raises Fire Concerns Insurance Claims Journal10:51 11-Feb-26

Western Snow Drought Raises Fire and Drought Concerns Insurance Journal10:51 11-Feb-26

‘A pretty big problem’: West suffering from extreme snow drought Las Vegas Review-Journal08:02 11-Feb-26

2026 Drought Outlook: Key Insights For Facility Managers And Building Pros Water Online01:40 11-Feb-26

Water shortages and wildfires feared as snow drought hits west US euronews01:23 11-Feb-26

In the last month

Metropolitan Completes Environmental Review for Pure Water Southern California Business Wire (Press Release)20:57 10-Feb-26

Snow drought could be have major impact on 2026 wildfire season Boise State Public Radio19:39 10-Feb-26

Snow drought could have major impact on 2026 wildfire season KUNC19:39 10-Feb-26

Recent lack of snow and moisture raises spring drought concerns KWQC16:58 10-Feb-26

How one lawsuit embodies local-state conflict in California water conservation The Sacramento Bee, California16:27 10-Feb-26

Meet the Skier Who Ended Team USA's 50-Year Cross Country Medal Drought The Kansas City Star15:50 10-Feb-26

Record snow drought in the West, including Colorado, raises concern of water shortages and wildfires Colorado Public Radio15:01 10-Feb-26

Soaking rain this weekend could ease drought across Middle Tennessee and Kentucky WSMV, Tennessee14:06 10-Feb-26

Monroe asked for help saving water during ‘severe drought.’ Is Charlotte next? Rock Hill Herald13:32 10-Feb-26

Record snow drought in Western US fuels wildfire, water shortage fears Associated Press - YouTube11:03 10-Feb-26

The drought in the western U.S. is about a lot more than ski season Fortune09:33 10-Feb-26

Montana bison kill site's abandonment tied to drought, cultural hunting shift Ravalli Republic08:13 10-Feb-26

American Ben Ogden wins silver, breaking 50 year medal drought for U.S. men's cross-country skiing NPR08:10 10-Feb-26

Drought-triggered restriction on North Platte River squeezes spigots for Wyoming towns WyoFile06:32 10-Feb-26

Charlotte area faces ‘severe drought.’ Will towns, cities have enough water? Rock Hill Herald05:03 10-Feb-26

South Florida’s in a drought. Here’s why and tips on how you can conserve water Miami Herald05:03 10-Feb-26

Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for water shortages and wildfires ABC News03:03 10-Feb-26

Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfires MailOnline02:11 10-Feb-26

Ski industry turns to cloud seeding as drought threatens $6B business PennLive.com, Pennsylvania16:52 9-Feb-26

Where's the snow? Iowa faces a snow drought this winter Iowa Public Radio15:28 9-Feb-26

South Florida’s dangerously dry and still chilly. When will we see a change? Miami Herald12:06 9-Feb-26

Texas, Okla. ranchers brace for harsh summer after 6th year of drought UPI10:14 9-Feb-26

Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers bracing for another harsh summer The Conversation (UK)08:45 9-Feb-26

Water restrictions now in effect amid Florida drought Tampa Bay 2812:20 8-Feb-26

Water-shortage warnings are issued for Miami-Dade and the Keys Miami Herald13:09 7-Feb-26

Warming temperatures are shrinking snowpack in key Canadian watersheds, study suggests CBC.ca04:06 7-Feb-26

Ifas shares tips for lawns during drought and upcoming watering restrictions Tampa Bay 2821:57 6-Feb-26

WA braces for another drought year as snowpack lags The Spokesman-Review, Washington18:34 6-Feb-26

Drought conditions remain severe to extreme across North Florida, South Georgia WCTV18:16 6-Feb-26

Water shortage warnings issued for Miami-Dade and the Keys WLRN14:30 6-Feb-26

Michigan’s drought has seen a remarkable change recently Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan12:48 6-Feb-26

Worsening snow drought in the West will have cascading impacts, experts say ABC News16:54 5-Feb-26

Drought intensity increases for some counties in our area, Wichita Co. remains the same News Channel 613:00 5-Feb-26

New water legislation seeks to boost recycling, aid farms and ecosystems The Sacramento Bee, California20:41 4-Feb-26

Keowee-Toxaway River Basin has entered Stage 2 drought, experts say FOX Carolina10:57 4-Feb-26

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