Topics Water
Western Drought Trends
This winter may have been wet, but western droughts are trending worse overall with climate change.
Western Snowpack Above Average This Year
Due to record winter precipitation, this year’s western snowpack is above average for just the third time in ten years — a happy exception to an overall downward trend.
Top U.S. Freshwater Use by State
Can you guess how your state uses the most water?
Top U.S. Freshwater Use by Industry
Public supply makes up a small fraction of our country’s freshwater needs. Take a look at which sectors are thirstiest.
Climate Change & Water Use
Here’s how climate change affects our water supply.
Heavy Rainfall Getting More Extreme
As the climate warms, heavy rain events are increasing across the country.
Climate Extremes Index Trending Upward
Extreme weather is happening more often in a warming world.
2018’s Precipitation Records On One Map
These areas saw record rainfall in 2018.
