Drought Information Statement for Northern IN, Southern MI, Northwest OH
Valid April 21, 2026
Issued By: NWS Northern IN on April 24, 2026
Contact Information: nws.northernindiana@noaa.gov
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Major drought improvement continues; there are currently no areas of drought in northern Indiana, southern Michigan, and northwest Ohio
Two small areas of “abnormally dry” conditions linger
There is a slight lean toward below-normal precipitation to begin May, which can allow flood concerns to diminish


U.S. Drought Monitor
Drought intensity and Extent

D0: (Abnormally Dry): 
In Indiana: Far southern Grant, Blackford and southwest Jay counties. 
In northwest Ohio: Portions of Van Wert, Defiance, Putnam, and Henry counties.


Precipitation
Precipitation over the past 30 days has been well above normal area-wide.
Many locations have had 4-8” of rain in the past 30 days.


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


Seven Day Precipitation Forecast
About 1 to 1.25 inches of rain is forecast over the next 7 days
A majority of this rainfall is expected Monday (April 27) and Wednesday (April 29)
A period of drier and cooler weather is expected thereafter

Long-Range Outlooks
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
There is increasing confidence on a period of cooler and drier weather to begin May

Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
According to the Climate Prediction Center, current abnormally dry conditions are favored to end for the remainder of the Spring 
Since March 1st, precipitation is about 2 to 5 inches above normal.