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Corpus Christi’s projected water emergency is delayed until fall 2028 — a year later than previously anticipated — as floodwater from recent intense storms continues flowing into some of the region’s reservoirs www.texastribune.org/2026/07/27/c...
Floods delay Corpus Christi’s water emergency until 2028A prolonged drought had put the Coastal Bend city months away from running short of water, but upstream storms have improved the outlook.www.texastribune.orgThis week, 31% of Texas is experiencing drought, with conditions worsening in some counties across the Central and Low Rolling Plains regions. Click the link below to explore county-level conditions: droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/S...
droughtmonitor.unl.eduSouthern Regional Climate CenterWhile drought conditions improved across all states this week, portions of Louisiana, Tennessee, and Texas also experienced drought degradation. For local drought information, select your location on the map: droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/S...
Currently, 47% of Texas is experiencing drought conditions, with 2% of the state having Extreme drought (D3) in the High Plains region. Click the link below to explore county-level conditions: droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/S...
droughtmonitor.unl.eduSouthern Regional Climate CenterTo start off the month of July, 55% of the Southern Region is experiencing drought conditions with the worst drought being in Arkansas and Oklahoma. For local drought information, select your location on the map: droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/S...
This week, drought conditions improved in the Edwards Plateau, East Texas, and High Plains regions, increasing the drought-free portion of the state to over 50%. Click the link below to explore county-level conditions: droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/S...
droughtmonitor.unl.eduSouthern Regional Climate CenterRainfall associated with Tropical Storm Arthur and multiple frontal passages has led to improving drought conditions across the Southern Region. For local drought information, select your location on the map: droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/S...
Improvement in drought conditions in South Central and East areas brings Texas areas in drought conditions to 53.3%, with extreme drought (D3) persisting in the High Plains. Click the link below to explore county-level conditions: droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/S...
droughtmonitor.unl.eduSouthern Regional Climate CenterPersistent exceptional drought (D4) continues in parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas. For local drought information, select your location on the map: droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/S...
"We fought trying to put seed in dry ground trying to reach moisture to get a crop up," Ring said. "Then trying to get the water off before the crop dies." www.kiiitv.com/article/news...
South Texas farmers face new concerns after heavy rains follow prolonged droughtRecent heavy rains have eased drought conditions across South Texas but created new concerns for farmers dealing with flooded fields and nutrient loss.www.kiiitv.comFor Texas, 57% of the state is impacted by drought. The driest conditions (D3 or higher) impact the High Plains, Low Rolling Plains, East, South-Central, and Southern regions. Click the link below to explore county-level conditions: droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/S...
| U.S. Drought Monitor droughtmonitor.unl.eduSouthern Regional Climate CenterDrying Texas Panhandle & drought improvements across the rest of the Southern Region. For local drought information, select your location on the map: droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/S...
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Register for the June Southern Plains Drought WebinarEmail from NOAA/NIDIS Register now for the webinar on June 9! Southern Plains Drought Early Warning System News Southern Plains Drought Webinar Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 3 p.m. CT Drought conditions cmyemail.constantcontact.comCities don’t just change the landscape, they change the weather! A new study from our office, published by @nature.com, analyzes tens of thousands of rain events in Texas to see if urban areas make rain worse, lighter or simply different. stories.tamu.edu/news/2026/05...
Cities change storms, but the impacts depend on the storm itself – Texas A&M StoriesNew findings could help reduce urban flood risks and improve planning for extreme weather.stories.tamu.eduIn Texas, 70% of winter wheat abandonment occurred due to drought, exceptional drought (D4) appeared in the Texas Panhandle for the first time since July 2023, and Edwards Aquifer levels remain significantly below average and have been since 2022. 7th warmest April on record ✅
Southern Regional Climate CenterDrought Status Update for the Southern Plains | May 19, 2026: May storms bring relief, but not removal, of Southern Plains drought. Exceptional Drought (D4) appeared in Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle for the first time since July 2023. More impacts & outlooks: www.drought.gov/drought-stat...
Drought Status Update for the Southern Plains | May 19, 2026: May storms bring relief, but not removal, of Southern Plains drought. Exceptional Drought (D4) appeared in Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle for the first time since July 2023. More impacts & outlooks: www.drought.gov/drought-stat...
Drought Status Update for the Southern Plains | May 19, 2026 | Drought.govNIDIS and partners will issue future Drought Status Updates as conditions evolve.www.drought.govThe city (Corpus Christi) is expecting to declare a water emergency by the end of the summer. Corpus relies heavily on rainfall to refill its reservoirs, but in recent years, that rain hasn't come, John Nielsen-Gammon-Texas state climatologist www.npr.org/transcripts/...
Texas coastal city faces worsening water shortage due to prolonged droughtAfter years of drought and rising demand, Corpus Christi's water supply is nearing critical levels, raising concerns for residents and one of the nation's largest energy hubs.www.npr.orgThe drought did not create the industrial water demand, it exposed its limits. www.texasobserver.org/corpus-chris...
The Corpus Christi Water Crisis Isn't Exceptional. It's Early.When drought cycles outpace infrastructure planning, a water emergency is not a surprise—it’s a forecast.www.texasobserver.orgU.S. Drought Monitor showed 59.91% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 56.21% last week. For all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor showed 50.07% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 46.97% last week. droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap.a...
