Worst droughts in U.S. history

POSTED: 08:23 AM PDT Jul 16, 2012    UPDATED: 10:41 AM PDT Apr 12, 2013 

The drought that ravaged parts of the nation in the summer of 2012 is among the worst dry spells in U.S. history.

Worst Droughts - 1983 Midwest
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1983 Midwest Drought -- Very dry conditions, severe heat and stunted crop growth caused by this drought caused particular hardship among Midwestern corn farmers. Water shortages were also reported, and many trees and bushes went into dormancy.

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