California showed no areas of drought or abnormal dryness as of Jan. 6, 2026, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The weekly assessment measures the share of the state affected by drought ...

California has no drought or abnormally dry conditions for the first time in 25 years, according to new data from the U.S.

For Californians who remember the deep drought years of the 2010s, Behringer noted that the recent data shows how much conditions have changed. This article originally published at California is ...

A Pacific storm fueled by an atmospheric river is bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to Southern California. Rainfall totals could reach up to 10 inches in some areas, with officials warning of ...

It's a rare site to see the U.S. Drought Monitor Map show California without a drought, or even abnormally dry conditions.