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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Drought conditions changed considerably across the U.S. during September, with widespread improvement across portions of the West, Plains and Midwest contrasting with rapid deterioration across the South and Southeast. Learn more in the September drought summaries: mailchi.mp/unl.edu/mont...

Buffalo National River was running low at Steel Creek Campground in Jasper, Arkansas, on Sept. 26, 2026. Brandonrush, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Colorado, plus adjacent areas of western Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle, got much-needed widespread rains this week. Colorado saw one- and two-category areas of improvement, although the northeastern part of the state missed out on the rains and saw some degradation.

USDM Hot Topic October 8, 2026: Colorado. All dryness or drought categories improved this week: for abnormal dryness or drought, from 91.06% to 84.38%; for moderate drought or worse, from 82.3% to 71.46%; for severe drought or worse, from 58.19% to 55.19%; for extreme drought or worse, from 34.98% to 32.94%; and for exceptional drought, from 10.01% to 8.47%.

The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map for Colorado, and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through October 8, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Sign up for NDMC Updates to get the latest in drought analysis and news. drought.unl.edu/Publications... #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor. Find maps, data, impacts and more to track #drought and #drought2026. Droughtmonitor.unl.edu. The orange, yellow and red colors of the U.S. Drought Monitor are in the background.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Your CMOR updates help provide a record of local drought conditions that make up an important resource for the U.S. Drought Monitor. It’s easy to submit a report: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Areas of one- and two-category improvement occurred in parts of Colorado, Kansas and Oklahoma, with one-category improvement in parts of the Interior West and High Plains. Mixed conditions occurred elsewhere in the Lower 48. Puerto Rico and Hawaii saw some improvement.

US Drought Monitor class change map comparing conditions from October 6 to September 29. For more information and statistics, visit https://go.unl.edu/change-maps

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Monitor de Sequía de los Estados Unidos Mapa publicado: Octubre 8, 2026 #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026 #Espanol

Monitor de sequía de EE. UU. que muestra las condiciones para el 8 de octubre de 2026. Para obtener más información, visite droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor October 8, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 46.29% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 49.78% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor showing conditions for October 8, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This week’s CMOR photo is from Howell County, Missouri. “Parts of our county have received rain recently. Our farm in Pomona, MO is at less than 1/2”. Places in West Plains, MO are at 1” and this farm at China, MO is at less than 1/2” as well during September.” #drought #drought2026 #US #Missouri

Brown pasture with a couple of cattle in Howell County, Missouri, Sept. 28, 2026.

CMOR screenshot showing the location of the report in south-central Missouri.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This week featured a dynamic and changeable drought environment across the country, partially due to the rapidly intensifying El Niño. Learn more: youtu.be/8w_w03cuqRA

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U.S. Drought Monitor October 1, 2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Southwest received 5-10 inches in areas this week after the remnants of hurricanes Odalys and Polo moved through the region, with New Mexico receiving much of this moisture. The rains helped erase an area of exceptional drought in the state this week. #Drought #Drought2026 #US #NewMexico

USDM Hot Topic October 1, 2026: New Mexico. All dryness or drought categories improved this week: for abnormal dryness or drought, from 99.2% to 98.46%; for moderate drought or worse, from 97.16% to 89.6%; for severe drought or worse, from 69.76% to 49.32%; and for extreme drought or worse, from 40.94% to 15.97%. Exceptional drought was also removed after covering 7.87% of the state.

The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map for New Mexico, and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through October 1, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Our Managing Drought Risk on the Ranch website helps land managers prepare for and respond to drought: ranchdrought.unl.edu #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

For a full list of this week's changes, see image description. More change maps: go.unl.edu/change-maps #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor class change map comparing conditions from September 29 to September 22. Improvements occurred across much of the West and High Plains this week, with degradations in parts of the South. Mixed conditions occurred in the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast. Puerto Rico saw improvements, while Alaska had an area of degradation with a smaller area of improvement.

For more information and statistics, visit https://go.unl.edu/change-maps

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Monitor de Sequía de los Estados Unidos Mapa publicado: Octubre 1, 2026 #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026 #Espanol

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor October 1, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 49.78% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 49.65% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor showing conditions for October 1, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The pattern of hot and dry weather continued in the South below a high-pressure system, while heavy rainfall occurred farther north. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gek...

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U.S. Drought Monitor September 24, 2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Drought and dryness worsened across Texas this week. The drought and scorching temperatures are impacting agricultural yields, and causing farmers to postpone planting winter wheat and other crops in some areas. #Drought #Drought2026 #US #Texas

USDM Hot Topic September 24, 2026: Texas. This week, all dryness or drought categories increased in Texas: for abnormal dryness or drought, from 96.45% to 96.88%; for moderate drought or worse, from 81.01% to 84.2%; for severe drought or worse, from 42.64% to 54.23%; for extreme drought or worse, from 17.97% to 19.84%; and for exceptional drought, from 3.64% to 4.25%.

The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map for Texas, and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through September 24, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

ICYMI: The September Dry Horizons roundup of drought research and news is now available. drought.unl.edu/Publications... #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Improvements occurred across much of the West, High Plains, Midwest and Northeast this week, plus Alaska and Puerto Rico. Parts of the South and Southeast saw mostly degradations. See more change maps: go.unl.edu/change-maps #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Monitor de Sequía de los Estados Unidos Mapa publicado: Septiembre 24, 2026 #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026 #Espanol

Monitor de sequía de EE. UU. que muestra las condiciones para el 24 de septiembre de 2026. Para obtener más información, visite droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor September 24, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 49.65% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 49.77% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor showing conditions for September 24, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Mark Svoboda, director of the NDMC, was elected as an AGU Fellow and received the AGU Ambassador Award. He was selected for his exemplary leadership and outstanding scientific achievements, which have significantly advanced our understanding of drought monitoring, mitigation and planning.

AGU Ambassador Award: Mark Svoboda. Mark Svoboda, NDMC director, has received the AGU ambassador award and will be recognized as an AGU fellow later this year.

The graphic includes AGU branding colors of purple and yellow, with a photo of Mark in a circle on the right side and the AGU Honors watermark in the lower left corner.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In the September 2026 edition of Dry Horizons: • Sediments are affecting U.S. reservoir capacity • Oak trees use microbial defenses to withstand drought • New platform provides UK water data Dry Horizons is a monthly roundup of drought research and news. Read more: mailchi.mp/unl.edu/dry-...

Aerial view of the Hoover Dam. Photo by Tupungato, Adobe Stock licensed image.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This week’s CMOR photo is from Ozark County, Missouri. Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2026 #US #Missouri

Cows standing in a dry pasture with a depleted stock pond in the distance, from Ozark County, Missouri, on Sept. 21, 2026.

Description from CMOR user: “The conditions are very, very dry! We have not had rain in over two months. Temperatures have been over 100° for the past month. … It is frustrating for farmers because the damage is already done at this point even if we get a lot of rain in the next coming days, our pastures will not recover before winter.”

CMOR app showing the location of the report in southern Missouri.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Several areas of the Lower 48 had significant rainfall this week. Meanwhile, most of the Southwest received little rain, with exceptions of scattered monsoonal precipitation. Learn more: youtu.be/PFfjxRNfWxU

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U.S. Drought Monitor September 17, 2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Drought has worsened in Maine amid continued dryness, with low streamflows and well levels observed. Extreme drought also emerged along the Maine coastline this week. #Drought #Drought2026 #US #Maine

USDM Hot Topic September 17, 2026: Maine. All of Maine is in drought this week, up from 77.37% last week. Severe drought or worse increased from 16.02% to 19.29%. Extreme drought was introduced this week, covering 4.92% of the state. The Drought Severity and Coverage Index increased from 193 to 224 of 500.

The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map for Maine, and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through September 17, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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Southern Regional Climate Center @srcctamu.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Arkansans, we need y’all’s help!

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

ICYMI: The August drought summaries are now available. drought.unl.edu/Publications... #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Lower 48 and Alaska saw a mix of improvement and degradation to dryness or drought conditions this week. Hawaii and Puerto Rico saw some improvement. See more change maps: go.unl.edu/change-maps #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor class change map comparing conditions from September 15 to September 8. For more information and statistics, visit https://go.unl.edu/change-maps

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Monitor de Sequía de los Estados Unidos Mapa publicado: Septiembre 17, 2026 #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026 #Espanol

Monitor de sequía de EE. UU. que muestra las condiciones para el 17 de septiembre de 2026. Para obtener más información, visite droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor September 17, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 49.77% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 49.12% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor showing conditions for September 17, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This week’s CMOR photo is from Independence County, Arkansas. “I’ve been feeding hay daily for 3 weeks. Watering out of tubs for 6 weeks.” Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2026 #US #Arkansas

Cattle pen in Independence County, Arkansas, on Sept. 9, 2026.

CMOR app showing the location of the report in northern Arkansas.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It’s not too late to submit photos of your surroundings from Labor Day weekend to the Visual Drought Atlas: go.unl.edu/visualdrough... #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Drought or dryness worsened in parts of the central and south-central U.S. this week. The rest of the Lower 48 saw a mix of improvement and degradation. Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico saw some improvement. See more change maps: go.unl.edu/change-maps #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor class change map comparing conditions from September 8 to September 1. For more information and statistics, visit https://go.unl.edu/change-maps

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Monitor de Sequía de los Estados Unidos Mapa publicado: Septiembre 10, 2026 #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026 #Espanol

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor September 10, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 49.12% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 49.51% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor showing conditions for September 10, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Parts of the South saw flash drought in August. Meanwhile, drought depleted water supplies in areas across the U.S. and territories. Read more: mailchi.mp/unl.edu/mont...

Hayfield in the Arkansas Ozarks in Carroll County, Arkansas, on Aug. 21, 2026. Parts of Arkansas saw water restrictions in August. Brandonrush, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

This week’s CMOR photo is from Texas County, Missouri. “The grass is all burnt up and started feeding range cubes this week for more supplement. … We desperately need rain.” Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2026 #US #Missouri

Yellow pasture in Texas County, Missouri, Sept. 7, 2026.

CMOR app showing the location of the report in south-central Missouri.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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 U.S. Share your photos: go.unl.edu/visualdroughtatlas

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Dry weather continued this week across much of the central U.S. The Drought Download video series uses maps, climate indicators and graphics to visualize the U.S. Drought Monitor. Learn more: youtu.be/WOIUIq-11jA

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U.S. Drought Monitor September 3, 2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Parts of Arkansas are seeing water restrictions amid worsening dryness and drought. According to the NWS Climate Prediction Center’s Monthly Drought Outlook, drought conditions are expected to continue or worsen across the state through September. #Drought #Drought2026 #US #Arkansas

USDM Hot Topic September 3, 2026: Arkansas. All of Arkansas is in abnormal dryness or drought for the second week in a row. Moderate through extreme drought worsened this week: for moderate drought or worse, from 84.9% to 88.17%; for severe drought or worse, from 46.82% to 54.09%; and for extreme drought, from 13.28% to 17.94%. Exceptional drought remained at 0.99%.

The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map for Arkansas, and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through September 3, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Find educational resources, tutorials and more on our website. drought.unl.edu/Education.aspx #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Drought and dryness worsened in parts of the Midwest and South this week. The rest of the Lower 48 plus Alaska saw a mix of conditions. Drought improved on parts of eastern Puerto Rico. See more change maps: go.unl.edu/change-maps #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor class change map comparing conditions from September 1 to August 25. For more information and statistics, visit https://go.unl.edu/change-maps

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Monitor de Sequía de los Estados Unidos Mapa publicado: Septiembre 3, 2026 #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026 #Espanol

Monitor de sequía de EE. UU. que muestra las condiciones para el 3 de septiembre de 2026. Para obtener más información, visite droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor September 3, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 49.51% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 47.56% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor showing conditions for September 3, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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