84,298
Recorded events
5
Counties affected
0
Direct deaths
$2.2B
Property damage
84,298 drought events are recorded across 5 U.S. counties between 1996 and 2026.
Systematic records for this hazard begin in 1996 — earlier gaps reflect reporting practice, not calm weather.
Most affected
Top counties for drought
| Rank | County | Events | Deaths | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fresno County, California | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #2 | Mariposa County, California | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #3 | Jackson County, Indiana | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #4 | Lawrence County, Missouri | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #5 | Cimarron County, Oklahoma | 1 | 0 | $0 |