20 US Counties Engulfed in Record Drought Right Now

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15. Ness, Kansas
> Land area in “exceptional” drought: 42.7% (460 square miles)
> Population of area in “exceptional” drought: 1,328
> Land area in “extreme” drought: 100.0% (1,076 square miles)
> Population of area in “extreme” drought: 3,107

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14. Moniteau, Missouri
> Land area in “exceptional” drought: 50.0% (210 square miles)
> Population of area in “exceptional” drought: 7,798
> Land area in “extreme” drought: 100.0% (420 square miles)
> Population of area in “extreme” drought: 15,607

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13. Stanton, Nebraska
> Land area in “exceptional” drought: 52.1% (224 square miles)
> Population of area in “exceptional” drought: 3,191
> Land area in “extreme” drought: 100.0% (430 square miles)
> Population of area in “extreme” drought: 6,129

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12. Kendall, Texas
> Land area in “exceptional” drought: 56.6% (376 square miles)
> Population of area in “exceptional” drought: 18,915
> Land area in “extreme” drought: 100.0% (665 square miles)
> Population of area in “extreme” drought: 33,410

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11. Fillmore, Nebraska
> Land area in “exceptional” drought: 61.2% (353 square miles)
> Population of area in “exceptional” drought: 3,602
> Land area in “extreme” drought: 100.0% (577 square miles)
> Population of area in “extreme” drought: 5,890