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Florida has slipped deeper into drought. The statewide drought index has now climbed to 358 out of 500, the worst level we ...

For decades, scientists have relied on a chemical fingerprint inside water molecules to determine where plants get their moisture. The method shaped our understanding of drought resilience, ...

A drought has a beginning and an end. What's happening in the West doesn't seem to have an end, so what is it?

The drought in South Carolina is slowly intensifying as the S.C. Drought Response Committee upgraded 11 counties to moderate ...

Extreme drought conditions in Monroe delayed seasonal openings for some lakes. This includes Lake Twittery, Lake Lee, and ...

This drought stems from a prolonged rainfall deficit over the past several months. Since August 2025, we’ve accumulated a precipitation shortfall of 9.74 inches. The good news? Mother Nature looks ...

Toggle through the graphics above to see how much rain has fallen over parts of central Illinois. Keep in mind, this is just ...

If you were considering planting a garden this spring, now's the time to put those plans into action. Why it matters: Central North Carolina's spring planting season is getting underway in the midst ...

Severe drought grips Houston and Southeast Texas. Here's how much rain it would take to eliminate the city's cumulative rainfall deficit from normal.

Southwestern and northeastern edges of Minnesota continue to see drought conditions as planting season approaches.