US Drought Monitor 10-9-25 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 37.74% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 36.03% last week. #droughtmonitor #drought #drought2025

Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and New York noticed an uptick in wells running dry and urged water conservation amid rapid drought development in the Northeast this month. Read more in the #September2025 drought impacts summary: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/3e81... #drought #drought2025 #USA

Overall, the national drought footprint expanded in September, driven by persistent warmth and widespread precipitation shortfalls. Read more in the September drought climate summary: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/116f... #drought #drought2025 #USA #September2025

This week’s CMOR photo is from Orleans County, #Vermont. “All of the natural streams and springs on the property are dry. We have never seen the pond this low. The cows use this as their drinking source.” Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2025 #US #photos

Mark Svoboda, Chris Poulsen, Mike Hayes and Kelly Smith spent the last week of September in the Czech Republic. They collaborated with colleagues at Mendel University in Brno on the CzechGlobe project, which focuses on drought monitoring and drought impacts.

Widespread rains of 1 to 2 inches or more eased drought and dryness conditions in parts of southern Missouri and Arkansas into the northeast U.S. Watch video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osur... #USDroughtMonitor #drought #drought2025

While rains improved #drought conditions in isolated areas of the #Southeast, hot and dry weather prevailed over the region this week. Parts of Alabama and Georgia were hit particularly hard, with extreme drought emerging in Alabama. The region’s recent flash drought has dried out peanut crops.

US Drought Monitor 10-2-25 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 36.03% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 36.39% last week. #droughtmonitor #drought #drought2025

The new Drought Download video series provides an audio-visual recap of weekly U.S. Drought Monitor updates. Read Nebraska Today article: news.unl.edu/article/drou...

This week’s CMOR photo is from Preston County, West Virginia. “There are very few pockets of water (in our creek). There is no water in this section.” Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2025 #US #CMOR #photos #citizenscience #WestVirginia

Earlier this month, NDMC research associate Paula Guastello presented the 2025 drought hotspots report at the ICID III conference in Brazil. The goal of the conference was to bring more attention to drylands ahead of the upcoming COP 30.

The US saw a broad mix of improvement and deterioration to drought conditions this week. The Drought Download video series uses maps, climate indicators and graphics to visualize the US Drought Monitor. Watch video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu_f... #USDroughtMonitor #drought #drought2025

The #Northeast has largely dried out over the summer. This week, extreme #drought worsened in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and West Virginia. Northern New England is experiencing poor crop and pasture conditions, low streamflows, depleted lakes and groundwater shortages. #drought2025

US Drought Monitor 9-25-25 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 36.39% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 34.21% last week. #droughtmonitor #drought #drought2025

In the #September2025 Dry Horizons: ➡️Drought increases the risk of intimate partner violence ➡️Global drought impacts detailed in report by NDMC and UNCCD ➡️Researchers assess drought impacts on tropical trees Read more: mailchi.mp/unl.edu/dry-... #drought #drought2025 #news #research

This week’s CMOR photo is from Allendale County, South Carolina. “The corn at the end of harvest this year was so burned up.” Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2025 #US #CMOR #photos #citizenscience #SouthCarolina

Another week of below-normal rainfall led to widespread expansion of abnormal dryness and drought across the Midwest, Southeast and Northeast. Watch video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeN-... #USDroughtMonitor #drought #drought2025

After minimal abnormal dryness at the beginning of August, drought has developed rapidly in Ohio. With harvest season quickly approaching, producers are concerned that this flash drought could impact their yields. The dryness is also increasing fire risk. #drought #drought2025 #Ohio

US Drought Monitor 9-18-25 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 34.21% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 30.11% last week. #droughtmonitor #drought #drought2025

This week’s CMOR photo is from the Big Island of Hawaii. Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2025 #US #CMOR #photos #citizenscience #Hawaii

Abnormal dryness and short-term drought continued to expand across the Lower to Middle Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley, Central Appalachians, Northeast and Southeast this week. Watch video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTRI... #USDroughtMonitor #drought #drought2025

Drought and dryness expanded across much of central and southern Missouri this week. Producers in southwest and south-central parts of the state are reporting dry pastures, low farm pond levels and stressed soybeans. #drought #drought2025 #Missouri

US Drought Monitor 9-11-25 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 30.11% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 29.13% last week. #droughtmonitor #drought #drought2025

This week’s CMOR photo is from Windsor County, #Vermont. “Forest trees are dying where the rocky soil is thin. Red oaks seem to be holding up better than other hardwood species. The drought continues.” Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2025 #US #CMOR #photos

Dry conditions across the Northeast in August led to widespread water conservation and wildfires. Read more in the August drought impacts summary: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9e8d... #drought #drought2025 #USA #August2025

Very dry weather covered the southeast half of the Midwest in August. Read more in the August drought climate summary: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0396... #drought #drought2025 #USA #August2025

This week, drought worsened across areas of the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. The Drought Download video series uses maps, climate indicators and graphics to visualize the US Drought Monitor. Watch video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv6r... #USDroughtMonitor #drought #drought2025

The most severe drought in the Northeast is currently centered on areas of northern #NewHampshire, plus parts of Maine and Vermont. These areas have had record dry weather this summer. In New Hampshire, river levels are low across the state and wells are running dry. #drought #drought2025

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US Drought Monitor 9-4-25 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 29.13% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 27.7% last week. #droughtmonitor #drought #drought2025

A moment of serenity for your day. 🌳 This photo of Turtle Creek near Lebanon, Ohio, was submitted to the Visual Drought Atlas on September 1. Share your photos: go.unl.edu/visualdroughtatlas

This Labor Day Weekend, add photos of your surroundings to the Visual Drought Atlas! Your contributions provide a record of dry, wet and normal conditions across the US. 📸 Share your photos: Go.unl.edu/visualdroughtatlas #LaborDay #photography #drought #drought2025 #citizenscience

Patchy downpours maintained good soil moisture in much of the upper Midwest, while locally heavy showers dotted the central and southern Plains and the lower Southeast. Watch video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvTW... #USDroughtMonitor #drought #drought2025

After a very dry summer, river and stream levels are at historic lows in Maine. Amid these conditions, moderate and severe drought emerged in the state in August. (1/2) #drought #drought2025 #Maine

US Drought Monitor 8-28-25 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 27.7% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 26.77% last week. #droughtmonitor #drought #drought2025

In the #August2025 edition of Dry Horizons: ➡️ Study shows impact of human activity on Southwest megadrought ➡️ Plants found to have more water capacity than previously thought ➡️ Wildfires can affect Nevada water quality Read more: mailchi.mp/unl.edu/dry-... #drought #drought2025 #news #research

This week’s CMOR photo is from Independence County, Arkansas. “Grass is disappearing quickly. Very dry and brittle. Several producers already feeding hay in the area.” Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2025 #US #CMOR #photos #citizenscience #Arkansas

Drought conditions were widespread this week, driven by above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation across much of the country. Watch video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=g217... #USDroughtMonitor #drought #drought2025

Drought continues to grip Arizona, as the state largely missed out on monsoon rains this week. The dire conditions have fueled wildfires, with Arizona’s Dragon Bravo Fire burning over 145,000 acres as of Aug. 20. #drought #drought2025 #Arizona

US Drought Monitor 8-21-25 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 26.77% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 25.06% last week. #droughtmonitor #drought #drought2025

This week’s CMOR photo is from Somerset County, Maine. “Brown grass and burnt out.” Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2025 #US #CMOR #photos #citizenscience #Maine

Short-term rainfall shortages led to expanding and intensifying dryness and drought this week in much of the Northeast. Watch video: youtu.be/0lUwlJbf2rg #USDroughtMonitor #drought #drought2025

Abnormal dryness and drought ramped up in parts of the Northeast following a week of generally warm and dry conditions. Fire risk has increased in states including New Hampshire and Maine, and Vermont producers are reporting lagging hay production. #drought #drought2025 #Northeast

US Drought Monitor 8-14-25 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 25.06% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 25.03% last week. #droughtmonitor #drought #drought2025

NDMC Director Mark Svoboda and Interim Harlan Vice Chancellor for UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Tiffany Heng-Moss were featured in a Rural Radio Network IANR Update about the Drought Center. Listen to the interview:

This week’s CMOR photo is from Yell County, Arkansas. “The grass should be due to cut for hay but is barely 6 inches tall in most areas and dry with no signs of growth.” Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2025 #US #CMOR #photos #citizenscience #Arkansas

Considerable changes occurred across the US this week. The Drought Download video series uses maps, climate indicators and graphics to visualize the US Drought Monitor national drought summary. Watch video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyVX... #USDroughtMonitor #drought #drought2025

Drought improved in parts of New Mexico following a week of above-average precipitation in northeast and eastern parts of the state. Areas that missed out are still experiencing drought and dryness. #drought #drought2025 #NewMexico

US Drought Monitor 8-7-25 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 25.03% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 26.01% last week. #droughtmonitor #drought #drought2025

Drought impacts were widespread across the western U.S. in July, causing drought emergencies and restrictions. Read more in the July drought impacts summary: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0f62... #drought #drought2025 #USA #July2025