Warm, dry conditions dominate western half of the US

Southwestern monsoon delivers much-needed rainfall but causes flash flooding

Monsoon provides limited drought relief in the Southwest

Substantial rain in the South improves drought conditions in Texas and Oklahoma

  • By Deborah Bathke, National Drought Mitigation Center

Moderate drought expands in High Plains

Missouri offers free hotline

Rain received across central Plains and Midwest

Severe weather affects areas of Midwest, South

  • By David Simeral, Western Regional Climate Center