Interactive: Mapping The U.S. Drought

by Matt Stiles, Chris Amico and Danny DeBelius
July 18, 2012 - 1:28pm
More than half the country is experiencing drought conditions, some of them severe. Use this interactive map to see how the drought has covered the country — and how the conditions today compare to the past.
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Matt Stiles, Chris Amico and Danny DeBelius

Texas experienced its worst drought on record last year. Now that the state is seeing some relief, drought conditions have consumed more than half the United States. Use this interactive map and chart to see how conditions have changed over time. Related story: More than 1,200 counties affected.

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