Overall Green Drought for Central USA-2026 in Canada, United States from 11 Dec 2025 00:00 UTC to 20 May 2026 00:00 UTC

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Overall Green Drought for Central USA-2026

in Canada, United States

Event summary

The drought has lasted for 5 months. Drought indicators suggest anomalies typical of mild to severe events.

GDACS ID	DR 1018546
Name:	Central USA-2026
Countries:	Canada, United States
Start Date:	Middle of Dec 2025
Duration:	151 days (at 20 May 2026)
Impact:	Minor impact for agricultural drought in 385742 km2
More info:	Global Drought Observatory

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