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Worst droughts in U.S. history

Published On: Jul 16 2012 08:23:12 AM PDT   Updated On: Apr 12 2013 10:41:31 AM PDT

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 - 2008-11 California
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2008-11 California Drought -- Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's official drought declaration in 2008 was the state's first since 1991. Extreme water restrictions resulted, and billions of agricultural losses were reported, particularly in the San Joachin Valley.

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