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Significant Coastal Impacts from Nor'Easter; Hurricane Nolo Bring Gusty Winds and Heavy Rain to Hawaii

A nor'easter will continue to bring significant coastal impacts to the Mid-Atlantic and New England into Monday. Moderate to major coastal flooding, heavy rain, strong winds, and high surf are expected. Hurricane Nolo will remain south of the Big Island of Hawaii with gusty winds and heavy rainfall that may bring significant, life-threatening flooding and mudslides through the weekend. Read More >

Drought Information

The latest estimates of rainfall and comparisons to normal can be found on our Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service website.

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Current drought status for our area: (Graphics update every Thursday)


weekly LWX Drought Monitor


Graphics by State:

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West Virginia DroughtDC Drought


Modeled Soil Moisture Percentiles, courtesy University of Washington: (click to enlarge)

Soil Moisture Percentiles

Streamflow Percentiles:  (graphics update daily)

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Outlook

Rainfall (or melted snowfall), in inches, for the next seven days: (graphic updates twice daily)
WPC 7 day rainfall


Seasonal Drought Outlook:
Seasonal Drought Outlook