Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 8, 2026

California is officially free of drought conditions for the first time in 25 years

SF Gate reported

California’s rainy start to 2026 has led to wet conditions pushing the state to break a 25-year record, according to the latest federal and state data.

The U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday, based on data valid as of Jan. 6, shows 100% of California classified as free of drought conditions, with no areas listed as abnormally dry or experiencing moderate, severe, extreme or exceptional drought.


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