Worst drought ever? Really?
Severe Ancient Droughts: A Warning to California - New York Times
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1877
Really? The OP stated that the present drought exceeded all of these, so why are you posting this? Oh well, more than likely an El Nino summer this year, that will be interesting.
We have been having 'summer' for a few weeks here. Last week mid 80's with next week looking similar.
-Geaux