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.

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 across much of the Western U.

Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it's a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and

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,

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.

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,

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.

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.

Antero reservoir will shut down all recreation, including camping, as part of ongoing drought response efforts for the 2026 season.

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,

More rain has fallen in the past few days than the rest of 2026 combined, boosting the Edwards Aquifer more than seven feet since Friday.