United States Drought Monitor

Map released: Thurs. November 8, 2018

Data valid: November 6, 2018 at 7 a.m. EST

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

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How is drought affecting you? Submit drought impact and condition reports via the Drought Impact Reporter.


The U.S. Drought Monitor is produced through a partnership between the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.