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NASA Data Shows Florida’s 2026 Drought Reaching Underground Water Supplies
Key Takeaways
- NASA says nearly all of Florida was in at least moderate drought in April 2026.
- GRACE-FO observations show underground water storage is unusually low in northern and central Florida.
- The drought is affecting water use, crops, wildfire risk, and wetlands including the Everglades.
- U.S. Drought Monitor data ranks it as Florida’s most severe drought since 2012.
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DT Editorial Team··via science.nasa.gov
