There were extensive droughts through the 2000s ( decade ) all over the Southeastern United States , continuing as far westward as Texas . The Southeastern United States were affected by heavy droughts extending from the Carolinas toward Mississippi and even into Tennessee and Kentucky . Droughts affecting Florida were so severe that lakes were actually drying out . Wildfires , forest fires , and brush fires were very prevalent in association with the 2000s ( decade ) drought in the Southeastern United States . The drought of 2006 – 07 in California contributed to the extreme severity of the 2007 California wildfires
2007 California wildfires
2007 California wildfires
Droughts in the United States