Drought covered 98% of the state this week, with 80% of the land meeting the qualifications for “moderate drought.”
Half of Tennessee is in drought — for the fourth consecutive fall
More than half of Tennessee has parched soils. The far western portion of the state is now in severe drought, with a small portion in “extreme” drought.
Tennessee is 95% drought free for the first time in nearly a year
Nearly all of Tennessee is free from drought, but between June and February, more than half of the state was dry.
Isolated wetlands cover just 1.2% of Tennessee. But destroying them will have extensive impacts.
Wetlands across Tennessee may soon be open for construction.
Swaths of Tennessee recover from drought following recent rains and snow
Drought conditions improved across Tennessee. The situation flipped last week after three to eight inches of rain or snow fell across the state.
Nashville just had its hottest year on record, for the 2nd year in a row
Nashville experienced its hottest year on record in 2024, breaking the record set in 2023.
Tennessee in drought for the third consecutive summer — making flash flooding more likely
Tennessee is in widespread drought for the third consecutive year, but even with rain forecasted for the next few days, it may only bring temporary relief.
Tennessee weather in 2023 was defined by winter heat, destructive winds and drought
In 2023, the year started hot and it ended as Nashville’s hottest year on record.
Nearly 50% of Tennessee is in ‘extreme’ drought
Drought conditions have been expanding and contracting across state land since October. The drought peaked during the week of Nov. 21, when 56% of the state was considered at a level of extreme or exceptional.
Wildfire risk is high in Tennessee as drought lingers
Wildfires are popping up across Tennessee, as the state endures its worst drought since 2016.
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