Drought Information

Drought Information

One of the wettest springs on record erased long term drought across the region.

However, our recent dry spell has allowed drought conditions to re-emerge.

Current Drought Conditions

Fire Danger

Uneven and largely inadequate rainfall has resulted in a slow start to the fall growing season. Some vegetation remains dormant, and those warm season grasses that have emerged this fall are drought-stressed in many areas. Until sufficient rainfall occurs, the threat for wildfires will continue. The days of greatest concern for fire initiation and spread are those that are sunny and warm with low humidity and breezy winds.

Even if a formal burn ban is not in effect for your area, it is still important to be vigilant about fire usage. Avoid open flames near dry vegetation, and assure all coals and embers are fully extinguished.

The Keetch-Byram Drought Index is a drought statistic specifically designed to assess fire danger.

Drought Links

National Integrated Drought Information System

National Drought Mitigation Center

Drought Impact Reporter

Precipitation Estimates

Lake Levels