Average annual percent area affected by drought in the U.S. 2015-2023, by category

Published by
Erick Burgueño Salas,
Jan 17, 2024
On average, a 1.6 percent area in the continental United States was affected by exceptional drought (D4) throughout 2023. Possible impacts of D4 droughts are shortages of water in reservoirs, streams, and other water sources which can create water emergencies, in addition to possible substantial crop and pasture losses. The average area of the U.S. not affected by drought increased in 2023, after having experienced a continual annual decrease for the previous three years.

Average annual share of area affected by drought in the United States from 2015 to 2023, by category

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Release date

January 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

2015 to 2023

Supplementary notes

Average was calculated by Statista using the data provided by the source.

D0 - Abnormally Dry
D1 - Moderate Drought
D2 - Severe Drought
D3 - Extreme Drought
D4 - Exceptional Drought

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