Current Drought Activity
Drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall leading to water shortages. It can devastate agriculture, reduce water supplies, increase wildfire risk, and cause significant economic losses. The western and southern United States are particularly vulnerable to severe and prolonged drought conditions.
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Recent drought events that have impacted the United States, ranked by severity and population exposure.
Miami, FL
April 30, 2025
Drought - Florida, United States
Impact: 4,530,000 people exposed; $682,597M capital exposed
Philadelphia, PA
June 30, 2024
Drought - Eastern United States
Impact: 16,600,000 people exposed; $3,775,573M capital exposed
Albuquerque, NM
April 16, 2023
Drought - Southern United States
Impact: 24,500,000 people exposed; $2,630,998M capital exposed
Milwaukee, WI
March 30, 2022
Drought - Southeastern Wisconsin, United States
Impact: Impact data not available
Charlotte, NC
December 2, 2021
Drought - Southeastern United States
Impact: Impact data not available
Miami, FL
December 25, 2019
Drought - Florida, United States
Impact: Impact data not available
Baltimore, MD
October 22, 2019
Drought - Northeastern United States
Impact: Impact data not available
Honolulu, HI
July 23, 2019
Drought - Hawaii, United States
Impact: Impact data not available
Atlanta, GA
June 9, 2019
Drought - Southeastern United States
Impact: Impact data not available
Seattle, WA
March 19, 2019
Drought - Northwestern United States
Impact: Impact data not available
Kansas City, MO
July 23, 2018
Drought - Missouri, United States
Impact: Impact data not available
Honolulu, HI
May 3, 2004
Internal Training
Impact: Impact data not available
Miami, FL
August 12, 2003
Wild Fire
Impact: Impact data not available
Cities with Highest Drought Risk
| Rank | City | Risk Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno, CA | 9 |
| 2 | Phoenix, AZ | 7 |
| 3 | San Jose, CA | 7 |
| 4 | El Paso, TX | 7 |
| 5 | Sacramento, CA | 7 |
| 6 | Mesa, AZ | 7 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | 5 |
| 8 | San Antonio, TX | 5 |
| 9 | San Francisco, CA | 5 |
| 10 | Oklahoma City, OK | 5 |
| 11 | Tucson, AZ | 5 |
| 12 | Miami, FL | 5 |
| 13 | Oakland, CA | 5 |
| 14 | Tulsa, OK | 5 |
| 15 | Tampa, FL | 5 |
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