The world is facing unprecedented levels of drought. In the U.S., nearly half the mainland is currently afflicted, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. The situation is ...

Some of the most severe droughts causing the greatest economic damage since records began have occurred since 2023, according ...

A warmer world causes extreme drought and rain. ‘Indisputable’ new research proves it. Intense drought and heavy rainfall events have occurred more often in the last eight years than the ...

In the US, according to the Palmer Drought index, severe-to-extreme drought is affecting 38% of the contiguous US as of March 2022. That’s almost as bad as it ever gets. More than 50% of the ...

Iowa's drought conditions have been improving over the last several weeks as spring showers bring moisture back to the soil. The U.S. Drought Monitor's weekly map tracks the progress as drought ...

A World War II landing craft is emerging from Lake Mead as water levels at the United States’ largest man-made water reservoir continue to drop in extreme drought conditions.

The U.S. Drought Monitor map shows whether Iowa is putting a dent in the state's drought conditions. The newest Drought Monitor report from May 22 shows 46% of Iowa with no dryness or drought.

Current conditions are worse than this time last year, when for a brief period, none of the state was under moderate drought conditions.. Nearly 100% of Polk County is not experiencing any drought ...