Worst droughts in U.S. history

Published On: Jul 16 2012 10:23:12 AM CDT   Updated On: Apr 12 2013 12:41:31 PM CDT

The drought that ravaged parts of the nation in the summer of 2012 is among the worst dry spells in U.S. history.

Worst Droughts - 2012 Drought
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2012 Drought -- The lower Midwest and southern Rockies experienced drought conditions not seen since 1956, sparking record wildfires in Colorado and voluntary water restrictions. An ongoing heat wave baked much of the nation that summer.

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