From the Middle Ages to today, North America has experienced a number of extremely dry periods. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Wiping out large portions of populations in the areas affected, the worst droughts and famines in history date back several centuries and chronicle some of the worst natural disasters on record.

One of the driest months in United States history is coming to a close after causing the worst drought in more than 20 years in parts of the East as temperatures soar well above average there.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WOWK) — West Virginia has experienced its fair share of droughts, but there was a time where almost the entire state was bone dry for about a year. The following chart from ...

(These are the most catastrophic fires and explosions in US history ... by the severe drought of that year. The 2020 wildfire season in California was considered the worst in U.S. history.

PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — Pennsylvania has seen its fair share of droughts throughout history. Some were worse than others, with 1963 being especially bad for the droughts in Pennsylvania.