NWS Little Rock, AR - Drought in Arkansas

Abnormally Dry Conditions

At times, below normal precipitation will lead to a lack of ground water and worsening drought conditions in Arkansas. Check out the latest conditions below.

	Monitoring Drought in Arkansas

Drought Status

In the picture: The latest drought monitor for Arkansas. Click to enlarge.

Links of Interest
Arkansas Drought Status	U.S. Drought Monitor
Worst Drought in Recent Years (2012)

In the picture: The latest drought monitor for the U.S. Click to enlarge.

In the picture: The latest drought outlook for the U.S. Click to enlarge.

Precipitation Trends

Departure from Normal Precipitation for Latest Month (click "Precipitation Estimate" for rainfall legend)

Departure from Normal Precipitation for Year (click "Precipitation Estimate" for rainfall legend)

Streamflow and Soil Moisture

Most recent streamflow (values in the 25th to 75th percentile are normal)

Most recent soil moisture (values between 30 and 70 percent are normal)

Fire Danger

Most recent fire danger | Most recent burn bans

The Forecast

Latest 8-14 day precipitation outlook

Latest three month precipitation outlook

Most recent drought outlook

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