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The National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln helps people everywhere reduce vulnerability to drought.

 Lincoln, Nebraska
drought.unl.edu
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Most of the eastern half of the Lower 48 received little or no rain last week. Meanwhile, moderate to heavy precipitation fell from the northern Great Plains to the southern High Plains, and westward to the Pacific Coast. Learn more: youtu.be/v3bKzktchjA?si=uAdU…
USDM CONUS 10-29-26

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The #West got more precipitation this week, bringing continued #drought improvements to the region. In particular, the Four Corners states saw significant improvements this week, with one- and two-category improvements in parts of Colorado and across the border into New Mexico.
USDM Hot Topic October 29, 2026: the West. All dryness or drought categories improved this week: for abnormal dryness or drought, from 82.74% to 79.75%; for moderate drought or worse, from 59.02% to 55.44%; for severe drought or worse, from 32.5% to 25.47%; for extreme drought or worse, from 9.79% to 8.11%; and for exceptional drought, from 1.07% to 0.77%. The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map for the West region, and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through October 29, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

ALT USDM Hot Topic October 29, 2026: the West. All dryness or drought categories improved this week: for abnormal dryness or drought, from 82.74% to 79.75%; for moderate drought or worse, from 59.02% to 55.44%; for severe drought or worse, from 32.5% to 25.47%; for extreme drought or worse, from 9.79% to 8.11%; and for exceptional drought, from 1.07% to 0.77%. The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map for the West region, and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through October 29, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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U.S. Drought Monitor October 29, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 41.39% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 42.5% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026
US Drought Monitor showing conditions for October 29, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

ALT US Drought Monitor showing conditions for October 29, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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Your CMOR updates help provide a record of local drought conditions that make up an important resource for the U.S. Drought Monitor. Submit a report: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026
Close-up of a steer lying in the grass, with bluffs in the background. The words "Help us see more drought" are in the middle of the image. The graphic is framed by a green border with the NDMC logo and the website go.unl.edu/cmor_drought at the bottom.

ALT Close-up of a steer lying in the grass, with bluffs in the background. The words "Help us see more drought" are in the middle of the image. The graphic is framed by a green border with the NDMC logo and the website go.unl.edu/cmor_drought at the bottom.

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ICYMI: The Fall 2026 edition of our DroughtScape newsletter is now available. drought.unl.edu/Publications… #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026
US Drought Monitor. Find maps, data, impacts and more to track #drought and #drought2026. Droughtmonitor.unl.edu. The orange, yellow and red colors of the U.S. Drought Monitor are in the background.

ALT US Drought Monitor. Find maps, data, impacts and more to track #drought and #drought2026. Droughtmonitor.unl.edu. The orange, yellow and red colors of the U.S. Drought Monitor are in the background.

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In the October 2026 Dry Horizons: • USGS streamflow maps now available on USDM website • Plant root cells can activate 'drought mode' in times of need • Report provides overview of federal drought-related activity Read more: mailchi.mp/unl.edu/dry-horiz…
Closeup of thale cress, which has delicate white petals and a yellow center. Photo by Chitro Stock, Adobe Stock licensed image.

ALT Closeup of thale cress, which has delicate white petals and a yellow center. Photo by Chitro Stock, Adobe Stock licensed image.

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This week’s CMOR photo is from Montgomery County, Arkansas. “Ponds are continuing to drop everyday. And the water is so nasty. We are watering at our farm in Hopper.” Share your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2026 #US #Arkansas
Low pond in Montgomery County, Arkansas, Oct. 24, 2026.

ALT Low pond in Montgomery County, Arkansas, Oct. 24, 2026.

CMOR app showing the location of the report in southwest Arkansas.

ALT CMOR app showing the location of the report in southwest Arkansas.

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In the Fall 2026 DroughtScape: → Svoboda elected as an AGU Fellow and receives AGU Ambassador award → NDMC and ARS agreement will provide new drought #research opportunities → Case studies feature #drought resilience and water management practices mailchi.mp/unl.edu/fall-2026…
A pasture with yellow grasses and a barbed-wire fence. The image is overlaid with the NDMC graphic in the upper middle. At the bottom is a brown semi-opaque swoop with “Fall 2026 Edition DroughtScape” in white text in the lower left.

ALT A pasture with yellow grasses and a barbed-wire fence. The image is overlaid with the NDMC graphic in the upper middle. At the bottom is a brown semi-opaque swoop with “Fall 2026 Edition DroughtScape” in white text in the lower left.

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Carah Hart@BRNAgNews_CarahOct 22
A southwest Missouri cattle producer says worsening drought conditions are limiting winter forage options and tightening hay supplies. @BROWNFIELD brownfieldagnews.com/news/so…
Southern Missouri drought threatens winter forage supplies for cattle producers

Southern Missouri drought threatens winter forage supplies for cattle producers

A southwest Missouri cattle producer says worsening drought conditions are limiting winter forage options and tightening hay supplies. Vance Keaton says the winter wheat planted last month has...

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Drought improved across large areas of the U.S. this week, while deterioration occurred in areas from the Lower Mississippi Valley into the western Ohio River Valley. Learn more: youtu.be/Av1Ittm6Up8 #USDroughtMonitor #drought #drought2026
USDM CONUS 10-22-26

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A powerful storm system brought heavy rains and localized flooding across portions of Texas and Oklahoma, providing substantial relief from prolonged dryness in these states. (1/2) #Drought #Drought2026 #US #Texas
USDM Hot Topic October 22, 2026: Texas. dryness or drought categories improved this week: for abnormal dryness or drought, from 95.05% to 91.04%; for moderate drought or worse, from 78.36% to 70.15%; for severe drought or worse, from 47.76% to 45.21%; for extreme drought or worse, from 14.82% to 10.53%; and for exceptional drought, from 1.06% to 0.33%. The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map for Texas, and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through October 22, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

ALT USDM Hot Topic October 22, 2026: Texas. dryness or drought categories improved this week: for abnormal dryness or drought, from 95.05% to 91.04%; for moderate drought or worse, from 78.36% to 70.15%; for severe drought or worse, from 47.76% to 45.21%; for extreme drought or worse, from 14.82% to 10.53%; and for exceptional drought, from 1.06% to 0.33%. The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map for Texas, and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through October 22, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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However, drought intensified across some areas of southern and eastern Texas, where the rains weren’t enough to offset prolonged deficits. (2/2)
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U.S. Drought Monitor October 22, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 42.5% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 45.05% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026
US Drought Monitor showing conditions for October 22, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

ALT US Drought Monitor showing conditions for October 22, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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Your CMOR updates help provide a record of local drought conditions that make up an important resource for the U.S. Drought Monitor. Submit a report: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026
Side view of a river with trees and sky in the background. The words "Help us see more drought" are in the middle of the image. The graphic is framed by a blue border with the NDMC logo and the website go.unl.edu/cmor_drought at the bottom.

ALT Side view of a river with trees and sky in the background. The words "Help us see more drought" are in the middle of the image. The graphic is framed by a blue border with the NDMC logo and the website go.unl.edu/cmor_drought at the bottom.

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Find more monitoring, planning and education resources on our website: drought.unl.edu. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026
US Drought Monitor. Find maps, data, impacts and more to track #drought and #drought2026. Droughtmonitor.unl.edu. The orange, yellow and red colors of the U.S. Drought Monitor are in the background.

ALT US Drought Monitor. Find maps, data, impacts and more to track #drought and #drought2026. Droughtmonitor.unl.edu. The orange, yellow and red colors of the U.S. Drought Monitor are in the background.

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This week’s CMOR photo is from Clark County, Arkansas. “Just a drought. All water sources dried up, so had to water cows for 2 months and feed hay because of dead grass.” Share your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2026 #US #Arkansas
Cattle eating in a pen.

ALT Cattle eating in a pen.

CMOR app showing the location of the report in southwest Arkansas.

ALT CMOR app showing the location of the report in southwest Arkansas.

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