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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Canyons in eastern Utah will churn this spring with huge volumes of water — as much as 50,000 toilets flushing constantly at the same time — in a desperate attempt to maintain electricity generation for thousands of homes ...
Tallahassee, which is in the midst of its worst drought on record, may see a wetter weather pattern not just over the next couple of weeks but well into the summer.
A wildfire in South Georgia has grown to nearly 9,000 acres and was just 10% contained as of Tuesday morning, according to the Georgia Forestry Commission.
Across the southern U.S., many regions have been experiencing prolonged drought conditions that are straining agricultural economies. This drives up the cost of irrigation and livestock care, while also increasing prices for consumers.
Nebraska Extension hosted a workshop for ag producers on drought monitoring tools, management strategies and available resources as dry conditions persist.
Two brush fires emerged in the Lynn Haven neighborhood of College Point on April 21 amid worsening drought conditions. They were among 135 wildfires burning across Florida the morning of April 22. The Florida Forest Service deemed one fire the "Britton Road" fire and the other "Harvard Boulevard,
Almost the entire state of Georgia is experiencing drought conditions. Some rain is on the way, but experts say it won't be enough to pull us out of it.
The drought has been serious across the Carolinas, but now it has officially been classified a disaster. The USDA has declared the 2026 Drought an agricultural disaster. The latest update from the U.S.
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Florida drought hits worst level in 15 years as rainfall deficits deepen
Across much of West Central and Southwest Florida, the ground is cracked, cattle pastures have gone brown, and fire crews are running on little rest. Federal data confirms what residents have been watching unfold for months: the state is locked in its most severe drought since 2011,
Antero reservoir will shut down all recreation, including camping, as part of ongoing drought response efforts for the 2026 season.
Florida is in the midst of one of the worst periods of drought in its history, with the majority of the peninsula in extreme drought. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 80% of Florida is in extreme drought or worse, and 20% is in the worst category of exceptional drought.
As the historic drought across Columbus continues, farmers and gardeners alike are finding it challenging to keep their crops afloat. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: For more stories,