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This drought was very catastrophic for multiple reasons; it continued across the Upper Midwest States and North Plains States during 1989, not officially ending until 1990. [52] The conditions continued into 1989 and 1990, although the drought had ended in some states thanks to normal rainfalls returning to some portions of the United States. [53]
1934–35 North American drought; 1950s Texas drought; 1983–1985 North American drought; 1988–1990 North American drought; 2002 North American drought; 2006–2008 Southeastern United States drought; 2010–2013 Southern United States and Mexico drought. 2012–2013 North American drought; 2011–2017 California drought; 2012–2013 North ...
Caribbean and Eastern North America. Damage figure for U.S. only. At least 111 total deaths, with 37 in the continental U.S. and 12 in the U.S. possession of Puerto Rico. 1988 Heat wave and Drought: 5,000 – 10,000 $120 billion (2014 USD) 1988-89 North American drought: Widespread; 45% of the nation affected
The 1988–1990 North American drought ranks among the worst episodes of drought in the United States. This multi-year drought began in most areas in 1988 and continued into 1989 and 1990 (in certain areas). The drought caused $60 billion in damage ($155 billion 2025 USD) in United States dollars, adjusting for inflation.
From hurricanes to wildfires, 2020 was a year for extreme weather events, but there was a dramatic drop in the frequency of one of the most dangerous weather phenomena. The company Vaisala, which ...
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows that about half of North Carolina is in moderate to severe drought, with only parts or all of about a dozen of 100 counties having received normal rainfall for the year.
Iowa began experiencing drought conditions July 7, 2020, making this the longest drought since 1954-1959. It has created challenges for farmers and water suppliers.
In the years 2000–2021 the southwestern North American megadrought persisted. Climate change increased temperature, reduced the amount of precipitation, decreased snowpack and increased the ability of air to soak humidity, helping to create arid conditions. As of 2021 the drought was the most severe in the last 500 years. [65]