United States (1988) (added on 7/20/2000)
Intense heat and lack of moisture hit a third of the United States, destroying half of the Great Plains crops and causing many forest fires in the West. It was the worst drought in recent times.

United States (May 17, 2000) (added on 7/20/2000)
Much of the midwestern and southern United States (about one-third to one half of the contiguous 48 states) is currently experiencing moderate to severe drought, posing a severe threat to farmers. Drought also increases risk of wildfires.

United States (1988) (added on 7/20/2000)
Intense heat and lack of moisture hit a third of the United States, destroying half of the Great Plains crops and causing many forest fires in the West. It was the worst drought in recent times.