Drought Information Statement for Northern IN, Southern MI, Northwest OH 
Valid November 2, 2023
Issued By: NWS Northern Indiana
Contact Information: nws.northernindiana@noaa.gov  574-834-1104
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U.S. Drought Monitor
Abnormally Dry Conditions Present
Drought intensity and Extent
D0: (Abnormally Dry): White and Cass (IN), Jay and Allen (OH)
Elsewhere, no drought conditions are present

Recent Change in Drought Intensity
One Week Drought Monitor Class Change:
Drought Improved: Northwest Ohio and west central Indiana

Precipitation
30-day precipitation totals through November 1st indicated 4 to 7 inches of rain fell near Lake Michigan. This was 150% or more of normal.
Northwest Ohio recorded 100% to 150% of normal rainfall (3-4 inches) over the past 30 days
Drought conditions have eased as a result of these wet conditions


Summary of Impacts

Hydrologic Impacts 
None reported

Agricultural Impacts
None reported

Fire Hazard Impacts
None reported

Other Impacts
None reported

Mitigation Actions
None reported

Long-Range Outlooks
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
For November, December, and January, above-normal temperatures are favored
Below-normal precipitation is favored over Michigan
Outside of Michigan, there are equal chances for above or below normal precipitation; there are no strong signals favoring one or the other


Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Issued on October 31st,  the drought outlook for November, December, and January suggests dry conditions will end for the state of Indiana