Drought Information Statement for Northern IN, Southern MI, Northwest OH
Valid March 28, 2024
Issued By: NWS Northern Indiana
Contact Information: nws.northernindiana@noaa.gov  574-834-1104
This product will be updated April, 26, 2024 or sooner if drought conditions change significantly.  
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Abnormally dry conditions in Allen County, OH
No drought elsewhere in the Northern Indiana forecast area

U.S. Drought Monitor
U.S. Drought Monitor for northern Indiana, southern Michigan, and northwest Ohio


Drought intensity and Extent
D0: (Abnormally Dry): Allen County, OH

Precipitation
7-day precipitation was only 25%-50% of normal
30-day precipitation was much closer to 100% of normal, or slightly higher


Summary of Impacts
Hydrologic Impacts 
There are no known impacts at this time

Agricultural Impacts
There are no known impacts at this time

Fire Hazard Impacts
There are no known impacts at this time

Other Impacts
There are no known impacts at this time

Mitigation Actions
None reported

Hydrologic Conditions and Impacts
Image Caption: USGS 7 day average streamflow HUC map valid 03/28/2024
Streamflows are “below normal” to “much below normal”

Seven Day Precipitation Forecast
Rain chances will be numerous this final weekend of March and through the first few days of April.
7-day forecast rainfall is about 1.25” to almost 2”.


Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage.
A seasonal drought outlook is not applicable to our region at this time.