Severe drought expands across Travis County

September 21, 2026

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Severe drought conditions (D2 or worse) expanded from 10.35% to 35.27% of Travis County between early September and the week of 2026-09-15 to 2026-09-21.¹ The rapid worsening of drought stress concentrates pollutants in reduced streamflow and warms water, limiting the dissolved oxygen availability that freshwater organisms depend on.¹

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1. U.S. Drought Monitor (NIDIS / drought.gov)

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