Florida Drought Disaster Recovery

The Secretary of Agriculture has declared disaster for two recent drought events in Florida. Select the corresponding button below:

Drought Event - March 21, 2023

This drought event, #17926, occurred on March 21, 2023 and is continuing. Affected counties are mostly in South and Central Florida.

Drought Event - April 18, 2023

This drought event, #17905, occurred on April 18, 2023 and is continuing. Affected counties are mostly in North and Central Florida.

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