Drought conditions spread to more than ¾ of the U.S.
Moderate to Exceptional drought levels (D1 – D4) have intensified by about 10 percent since last week, spreading throughout the contiguous U.S.
- D0 – D4 drought conditions prevail in 76.33 percent of the lower 48.
- Alaska has not reported any change in drought levels.
- Hawaii drought conditions increased to 81.07% from 78.89% last week.
U.S. Drought Map. Released July 5, 2012
Map of Total Precipitation in the U.S. – 7 Days
Map of Total Precipitation in the U.S. – 30 Days
U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook (July 5 to September 30, 2012)
Recent History
Weekly US Drought Map, January 3, 2012. Source: US Drought Monitor.
Related Links
- Drought Disaster Declared in Montana Posted on July 5, 2012
- Colorado Declared Agri Disaster Area Posted on July 4, 2012
- Disaster Declared in 94 Counties across 4 States Posted on July 3, 2012
- Deadly Heat Blankets Eastern U.S. Posted on July 2, 2012
- Deadly Heat Wave Affects Third of U.S. Population Posted on June 30, 2012
- The record-setting heat wave continues to expand Posted on June 30, 2012
- Explosive Wildfires Continue Erupting Across the U.S. Posted on June 29, 2012
- Destructive Wildfire Activity Intensifies in Colorado Posted on June 28, 2012
- Drought 2012
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