Map released: Thurs. April 17, 2025
Data valid: April 15, 2025 at 8 a.m. EDT

Intensity

  • None
  • D0 (Abnormally Dry)
  • D1 (Moderate Drought)
  • D2 (Severe Drought)
  • D3 (Extreme Drought)
  • D4 (Exceptional Drought)
  • No Data

Authors

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Pacific Islands and Virgin Islands Author(s):

The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Local conditions may vary. See accompanying text summary for forecast statements.

Statistics

Statistics type ?
Week Date None D0-D4 D1-D4 D2-D4 D3-D4 D4 DSCI

Estimated Population in Drought Areas:

Southeast Drought Summary

Mostly quiet weather occurred in the Southeast this week, though scattered rainfall amounts from 0.5-1 inches occurred, especially in parts of the Carolinas. Cooler-than-normal temperatures occurred across the region, with the coolest readings (compared to normal) occurring in North Carolina and Virginia, where temperatures from 3-9 degrees below normal were common. Moderate drought expanded slightly this week in coastal North Carolina, where short-term precipitation deficits grew and soil moisture levels dropped. Moderate and severe drought expanded and extreme drought developed in south Florida, where high fire danger continued to grow amid decreasing streamflow and soil moisture and growing short-term precipitation deficits.

Full Summary

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