In the last 10 years, the total number of acres burned by significant wildfires has varied from year to year. In 2020, when ...

Despite fierce rainstorms and atmospheric rivers battering California in recent weeks, the state continues to grapple with significant drought conditions, fuelling "extreme" fire weather this week.

Lake Oroville, California's second-largest reservoir, has experienced dramatic swings in water levels over recent years, ...

With drought, climate change and overuse of the Colorado River leading to increasingly dire conditions in the West, the federal Bureau of Reclamation is looking at fallowing as a way to cut water use.

The drought continues to improve in Massachusetts with U.S. Drought Monitor Map reducing the amount of the state experiencing a moderate drought and abnormally dry conditions. Drought status in ...

The U.S. Drought Monitor's weekly map tracks the progress as drought retreats from large portions of Iowa. The newest Drought Monitor report released on May 29 shows 44% of Iowa with no dryness or ...

What does this mean for state drought conditions? The U.S. Drought Monitor map shows whether Iowa is putting a dent in the state's drought conditions. The newest Drought Monitor report from May ...

These areas, along with Southern California, Arizona, and portions of Washington, are locations where drought is likely to persist. Heightened wildland fire risk is also expected in California's ...

Though typical summer temperatures are setting in on the eve of Nebraskaland Days, chances of showers and thunderstorms remain in North Platte’s forecast up to the annual celebration’s start Wednesday ...

Much of Iowa received heavy rainfall during the third week of May. What does this mean for state drought conditions? The U.S. Drought Monitor map shows whether Iowa is putting a dent in the state's ...