Drought Information Statement for Central Indiana
Valid May 2, 2025
Issued By: NWS Indianapolis, IN
Contact Information: nws.indianapolis@noaa.gov
This product will be updated when D1 or D2 are reintroduced in central Indiana. 
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Conditions improved due to heavy rainfall in April
No Moderate Drought (D1) left in the state

U.S. Drought Monitor
Drought Intensity and Extent

D0: (Abnormally Dry): Boone, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Hamilton, Howard, Madison, Montgomery, Parke, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Vermillion, Warren

Recent Change in Drought Intensity
Four Week Drought Monitor Class Change
One to two class improvement over much of the area

Precipitation
Above normal precipitation over central and southern Indiana (100-300%)
Near to below normal precipitation over northern Indiana

Summary of Impacts
Hydrologic Impacts 
Below normal streamflow over northern Indiana

Agricultural Impacts
Below normal soil moisture across parts of northern Indiana

Fire Hazard Impacts
None reported

Other Impacts
None reported

Mitigation Actions
None reported

Hydrologic Conditions and Impacts
Near normal streamflow across central and southern Indiana
Below normal streamflow across northern Indiana

Agricultural Impacts
Soil moisture is just below normal across a portion of northern Indiana
Soil moisture is above to well above normal across southern Indiana, reaching a maximum along the Ohio River

Seven Day Precipitation Forecast
The seven day precipitation forecast shows 0.25 to 0.5 inches over far northeast Indiana, with 0.5 to 1 inch over much of northern and central Indiana, increasing to 1.25 to 2 inches over southern Indiana

Long-Range Outlooks
May outlooks show a lean toward below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures

Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
No Drought is expected in the state from May through the end of July