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Drought across Southeast Texas in early April 2026 (left) compared to early April 2011 (right). Exceptional drought covered nearly 40% of the region in 2011.

Photo by: U.S. Drought Monitor

How Houston's current drought compares to historically dry 2011

Recent rain helped Houston, but not enough to erase drought. Here’s how 2026 compares to the historically dry 2011 and what it means for this year.

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