Drought Information Statement for Northern IN, Southern MI, Northwest OH
Valid July 29, 2025
Issued By: NWS Northern Indiana on August 2, 2025
Contact Information: nws.northernindiana@noaa.gov  574-834-1104
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Moderate drought conditions are present in a small portion of the Wabash River Valley (Indiana)
Abnormally dry conditions are present in a broad area of central Indiana


U.S. Drought Monitor
Drought intensity and Extent
D1 (Moderate Drought): Cass, Miami, and Wabash Counties in Indiana
D0 (Abnormally Dry): A broad area from White County Indiana to Paulding and Van Wert counties in Ohio, along with Berrien County Michigan

Precipitation
An active weather pattern brought ample, yet highly variable rainfall over the past 7-days.
While 7-day rainfall was 100% to 200% of normal, 30-day rainfall was only about 50% to 100% of normal

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
7-day precipitation will be sparse
High pressure in place this weekend will slowly retreat by midweek, allowing at least a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms 

Long-Range Outlooks
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Released on 7/31, above-normal temperatures are favored for July.

There are no clear signals to nudge precipitation above or below normal; thus, equal chances is the outlook.

Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Drought conditions are anticipated to be relatively short-lived, with improvement anticipated early this fall