 This study investigates the relationship between meteorological and hydrological droughts in the United Kingdom. It finds that meteorological droughts tend to be more uniform across the country, while hydrological droughts are more concentrated in certain areas. Additionally, it shows that catchment properties can affect how hydrological droughts manifest themselves. This article was authored by L. J. Barker, J. Hannaford, A. Chiverton, and others.