The East is parched, but there’s some much-needed rain coming for the region. But while the drought-stricken region needs the ...

Overpumping groundwater, worsening droughts and more rapid evaporation due to higher temperatures have caused a drastic decline in the amount of available freshwater, according to a new study.

The South and Southeast have been longing for rainfall, and the forecast is hopeful for at least parts of these regions over ...

Drought is deepening in the Southwestern United States, because of a lack of rain and persistent heat over the past several months. The parched conditions are most pronounced in Arizona, Nevada and ...

Cooler, wet weather is forecast to bring moisture to the parched landscape and reduce the fire threat. But a growing chance of heavy rainfall could also trigger flash floods in burn scars. By Amy ...