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A hot, dry summer has led to drought in Europe in 2018

September 11, 2018

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European drought in the summer of 2018.

Spring Outlook: U.S. to see moderate flooding, warmer-than-normal temperatures

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climate outlooks

A springtime scene at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in Southern California, taken in March 2017. According to NOAA's Spring 2018 Outlook, forecasters expect drought to persist in the U.S. Southwest and south-central Plains during the next three months.

New NOAA tool is helping to predict U.S. droughts, global famine

November 30, 2017

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agriculture & farming

A new tool developed by NOAA will help farmers, ranchers and water managers recognize oncoming drought.

Study: Parts of central and Southern California had worst 4-year dry spell in 450 years

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paleoclimatology

The Enterprise Bridge passes over a section of Lake Oroville that was nearly dry on September 30, 2014, in Oroville, California. Lake Oroville, California's 2nd largest reservoir, was at 49% of average (30% of capacity), the second lowest level on record (behind 1977.) Heavy rains in December 2014 allowed lake levels to recover slightly--as of January 23, 2015 Lake Oroville was at its 7th lowest level of the past 35 years.

Too much of a good thing: Flooding submerges California’s drought

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Near deadly but successful swiftwater rescue on the San Diego River overtopping the San Diego Mission Road during the night of February 27, 2017.

NOAA identifies tactics and strategies to improve drought science, forecasts and data products

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Lake Oroville, the second-largest state reservoir in northern California, experienced low water levels during the recent exceptional California drought.

America’s water challenges: Science helps get the most out of every drop

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Earth Day image - Earth in water drop on a leaf.

Drought in America: Slow moving, far reaching

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Lake Oroville, the second-largest state reservoir in northern California, experienced low water levels during the recent exceptional California drought.

NOAA scientist explains 2016 U.S. Spring Outlook: What to expect

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climate outlooks

Spring 2016 U.S. flood risk map.

The sound of endangered salmon surviving

February 1, 2016

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endangered species

science and technology

Chinook Salmon.

NOAA awards $48 million to advance climate research, improve community resilience

October 7, 2015

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The Enterprise Bridge passes over a section of Lake Oroville that was nearly dry on September 30, 2014, in Oroville, California. Lake Oroville, California's 2nd largest reservoir, was at 49% of average (30% of capacity), the second lowest level on record (behind 1977.) Heavy rains in December 2014 allowed lake levels to recover slightly--as of January 23, 2015 Lake Oroville was at its 7th lowest level of the past 35 years.

Risk of moderate flooding for parts of central and eastern United States

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PHOTO - Inflooding on street - NOAA - 600x315 - Landscape

NOAA: Researchers offer new insights into predicting future droughts in California

December 8, 2014

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The Enterprise Bridge passes over a section of Lake Oroville that was nearly dry on September 30, 2014, in Oroville, California. Lake Oroville, California's 2nd largest reservoir, was at 49% of average (30% of capacity), the second lowest level on record (behind 1977.) Heavy rains in December 2014 allowed lake levels to recover slightly--as of January 23, 2015 Lake Oroville was at its 7th lowest level of the past 35 years.

NOAA predicts moderate flood potential in Midwest

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climate outlooks

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Obama administration’s National Drought Resilience Partnership to help communities prepare for drought

November 15, 2013

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Lake Oroville, the second-largest state reservoir in northern California, experienced low water levels during the recent exceptional California drought.

NOAA responds to Americans' call for shorter-term drought forecasts

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Drought.