DROUGHT

Farmers in Gillespie County are dealing with a slow rain start to the year and seeing less than half the average rainfall they usually get.

Dry, gusty weather will create high fire danger midday Wednesday

A video posted on TikTok by a San Antonio business owner showing the effects of the drought at Medina Lake has millions of views and counting.

After an extended La Nina, the forecast calls for a switch back to a more neutral pattern (not La Nina or El Nino) by this spring.

A new Texas Department of Agriculture report also points to other factors that are making it harder for Texans to access and afford food, including wages falling behind rising costs of living.

“A year like this, where everything is disaster, is just, I’d say, devastating,” cotton farmer Steven Walker said.

Drought is such a familiar phenomenon to the pastoralist communities of Northern Kenya that the wells they use, spring water and a rhythmic singing. (Nov 14) (AP Video: Desmond Tiro)

Statistics tells us that 2022 drought is one of the worst San Antonio has seen since records have been kept.

The Comal Springs streamflow dips to a 10-day average of 92 cfs - the lowest since 2014

Drought that stretched across three continents this summer — drying out large parts of Europe, the United States and China — was made 20 times more likely by climate change, according to a new study.D[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

It’s no secret that this year hasn’t been particularly kind to us in terms of rainfall. As we get ready to flip the calendar over to the month of October, here’s a look at our rainfall stats through the first nine months of the year so far.

The latest Drought Monitor was released Thursday morning, and while there haven't been widespread, drastic changes, some drought has expanded slightly along and east of I-35.

As Texas continues to battle drought, groups are trying a market-based solution to help farmers and protect what little water is left.

Updating home appliances and changing wasteful habits can help you cut your home water use in half.

Hemp advocates promised the Texas Legislature the crop was drought resistant. The 2022 drought has proven otherwise. And farmers are abandoning the nascent market.

Al-Shabab militants claim to have carried out the attack in the country's central region.

Cotton is Texas’ largest crop, and industry experts say they expect just half the normal annual yield — which will drive up costs for consumers.

If you do see rain a quick 1-2 inches are possible

Researchers say two-thirds of the continent is under some sort of drought warning.

Scattered downpours possible, with heavy rain and flooding potential wherever rain sets up

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Jayme about how this week’s rain likely won’t mean the end of the drought. And he speaks with Eric about the soon-to-be-over congressional career of Louie Gohmert.

Rain is in the forecast across much of the state. But it won’t be enough to reverse the drought that has gripped Texas since last fall.

The drought will likely continue into the fall and winter.

The Comal Springs streamflow dips to a 10-day average of 96 cfs - lowest since November 2014

What does drought mean and what are the implications for water, food, rivers and wildlife?

After a hot, dry summer so far, energy arriving from our northeast could bring some of the best rain chances we've seen in a while.

Residents in a Northeast Side neighborhood tell KSAT they were frustrated with a water main break they said took some time to fix.

Four boat ramps at Canyon Lake are closed as the water level continues to drop.

A historic drought has left farmers fighting for their crops and praying for rain.

July 2022 also ties with August 2011 for the hottest month ever recorded

Jacob's Well has ceased flowing for only the fourth time in its history.

Heat-related emergency calls have spiked amid historic heat. Cooling centers are available in major cities but often close in the late afternoon — during the hottest parts of the day.

A fish kill was reported to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department last week in Port Aransas.

The drought and record-breaking heat are affecting the Atascosa County fire departments’ call volume and budgets this year.

Ranchers across Texas are struggling to keep their livestock alive. It is an eerily similar situation from a decade ago when the drought led to historically low cattle numbers.

The drought and heat are gripping South Texas and the lack of rain has led to questions about standing water in area lakes, rivers and popular swimming destinations.

A visit to Austin’s “Barking Springs” resulted in the death of a dog and city officials believe it might have to do with toxic algae exposure.

A combination of severe drought and heat has left our local vegetation weak and requiring a lot of work on our part to keep it alive.

Parts of Frio River are still open for swimming, but low water flow is leaving many areas dry.

Drought conditions have taken a heavy toll on area rivers and streams.

As San Antonio prepares for more firework displays, it's important to remember to celebrate safely given our dry conditions.

The cities of Boerne and Fredericksburg have canceled their Fourth of July fireworks displays due to the high risk of wildfires amid current drought conditions.

2011 was the driest year on record for Texas, causing an estimated cost of $7.62 billion in crop and livestock losses. A dry and hot June has many sounding alarm bells about 2022.

Near average temperatures & rain chances return to the forecast.

Winemaking is a major economic driver in the Texas Hill Country, but many of those businesses are having to adjust to the early summer heatwave and severe drought conditions.

On Wednesday, the official streamflow was measured at 0.0 cubic feet per second, which basically means... the river has no flow.

The order prohibits the sale and use of fireworks classified as “skyrockets with sticks” or “missiles with fins.”

According to experts at Texas A&M Forest Service, tree fatalities occur during a drought because drought is a significant stress to trees.

Starting Tuesday, New Braunfels Utility customers will only be allowed to water one day, every other week as Stage 3 watering restrictions go into effect.

A farmer in Fredericksburg says he’s not letting the heat, lack of rain and decreased production discourage the business his father started more than 60 years ago.

Due to extreme drought conditions, Comal County is restricting the use of certain fireworks.

Water levels at Medina Lake continue to dwindle, and it’s happening quickly. The lake is down four feet from just a month ago according to the Texas Water Development Board.

Records date back to 1885

Hundreds of wildfires have broken out this spring. More than a dozen areas are under voluntary or mandatory water use restrictions, and more than 200 Texas counties have been designated as crop disaster areas.

Near average temperatures & rain chances return to the forecast.

Fed by rain and snowmelt from mountains, this valley nestled among northwestern Afghanistan’s jagged peaks was once fertile

This massive wall of flames from the Caldor Fire was captured by a firefighter at the Reno Fire Department as crews battle to protect a structure in South Lake Tahoe, California, on Aug. 30.

Drought conditions gripping the western U.S. have driven down levels in water resources across the West.

The family and representatives of Black men slain by the police met with senators and White House officials Thursday — and left optimistic that police reform could be approved by May 25, the anniversary of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Following a joint congressional address Wednesday night in which President Joe Biden asked Congress to approve reform by May 25, the families and their representatives met with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.

6/21: Pope Francis takes on the mob; Why are coffee prices rising? Pope Francis takes on the mob and brands its members an example of "the adoration of evil"; and, Drought in Latin American and the Caribbean is causing the price of coffee to rise worldwide.