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Drought Conditions Persist Across the Mid-Atlantic

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:37 AM

Drought conditions continue across parts of the Mid-Atlantic, according to the latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Much of Maryland and Virginia remains in Moderate to Severe Drought, while portions of Delaware and the Delmarva Peninsula are classified as either Abnormally Dry or in Moderate Drought. The weekly drought assessment reflects ongoing rainfall deficits, […]

Drought conditions continue across parts of the Mid-Atlantic, according to the latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Much of Maryland and Virginia remains in Moderate to Severe Drought, while portions of Delaware and the Delmarva Peninsula are classified as either Abnormally Dry or in Moderate Drought. The weekly drought assessment reflects ongoing rainfall deficits, low soil moisture, and below-normal streamflow levels.

Although the region has seen occasional precipitation events this winter, it has not been enough to significantly improve long-term moisture deficits. Water managers continue to monitor conditions closely as the region heads toward spring, when agricultural demands typically increase.

Officials say meaningful, sustained rainfall will be needed to ease drought conditions across the Mid-Atlantic in the weeks ahead.

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