Complete bullshit. 1908 had already seen two hurricanes by this date, and was one of the ten coldest years on record according to GISS.

1908 Atlantic hurricane season

1908 Atlantic hurricane season – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

As far as drought goes, the US has less than normal. Romm and facts have nothing to do with each other.

Contiguous U.S., Palmer Modified Drought Index (PMDI), April 1895-2012