Drought Information Statement for Northeast Nevada Valid: August 8, 2025 Issued By: WFO Elko, NV Contact Information: nws.elko@noaa.gov This product will be updated September 8, 2025, or sooner if drought conditions change significantly. Please see all currently available products at https://drought.gov/drought-information-statements. Please visit https://www.weather.gov/lkn/DroughtInformationStatement for previous statements. Please visit https://www.drought.gov/drought-status-updates for regional drought status updates. Abnormally dry conditions continue across Nevada Drought conditions expanded for parts of northern Nevada. Drought conditions unchanged for N Nye and White Pine Counties Help doc to create outlook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PEq2BFBTNCuCWiFbJr6MLmOICnPUD7sCuQKwyHDnaBg/edit?tab=t.0 1 U.S. Drought Monitor Link to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor for the Western U.S. Drought intensity and Extent D4 (Exceptional Drought): None. D3 (Extreme Drought): Portions of Far NE Elko, and E-central White Pine Counties. D2 (Severe Drought): Portions of NE Elko, N Nye, and E, and SE White Pine Counties. D1 (Moderate Drought): Portions of W White Pine, N Nye, E Elko, and far SW Lander Counties. D0: (Abnormally Dry): Portions of W Elko, SW Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, and far N Nye Counties Recent Change in Drought Intensity Link to the latest 4-week change map for the Western U.S. Four Week Drought Monitor Class Change. Drought Worsened: 1 Class degradation: central Elko, E Elko, NE Nye, East central White Pine Counties No Change: W Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, NW Nye, NW White Pine Counties. Drought Improved: None Link to graphic: https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Maps/ChangeMaps.aspx Precipitation Northern and Central Nevada has seen up to only 0%-25% of normal Precipitation for the month of July. With the exception of isolated portions of Humboldt and N Elko counties which thanks to thunderstorms saw up to 300% of normal. 30 Day precipitation estimates show that most of central and northern Nevada has received between 0.01” and 0.5” of rainfall for the month of July. With isolated pocket across N NV seeing up to 1”, However parts of Lander, Nye, Eureka, and White Pine Counties only saw up to 0.01”. Additional Resource: HPRCC (High Plains Regional Climate Center) Link to graphics: https://www.drought.gov/topics/temperature-precipitation Temperature Temperature departures for the last 7 days (center) show maximum temperatures for W NV well below normal, while E NV saw near normal temperatures. 30 day departures (right) shows most of Nevada with near normal maximum temperatures across much of NE Nevada. Additional Resource: HPRCC (High Plains Regional Climate Center) Link to graphic: https://www.drought.gov/topics/temperature-precipitation Summary of Impacts Links: See/submit Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) and view the Drought Impacts Reporter Hydrologic Impacts Most streams and rivers continue to flow near to below average for this time of year. Agricultural Impacts Soil moisture has been drier than normal across northern and central Nevada, with development of vegetation stresses evident. Fire Hazard Impacts Cured Fuels have lead to elevated to critical wildland fire risk for Western and Central Nevada for this time of year. Other Impacts There have been wild horse roundups across BLM lands in July due to lack of water. Mitigation Actions Please refer to your municipality and/or water provider for mitigation information. Hydrologic Conditions and Impacts Streamflow averages for the July 04 - Aug 07 period show that much of central Nevada seeing below normal streamflow in the 10-24 percentile class. While W Elko, N Eureka, N Lander, E Humboldt, and W Humboldt, seeing normal stream flow in the 25-75 percentile class. Basins in far NE Elko, central Humboldt, and far E White Pine Counties shows Low to much below normal streamflow conditions in the 0-10 percentile class. Image: USGS 7 day average streamflow HUC8 map valid 08 07 2025 Graphic: https://waterwatch.usgs.gov/index.php?m=pa07d_nwc&r=nv&w=map Agricultural Impacts Calculated soil moisture is below normal for this time of year across most of Nevada. Soil moisture deficits across central Nevada persist. Significant degradation across NW NV has been noted within the last few months. Vegetation (wild/crop-not shown) across the state shows moderate to severe drought stress. Crop moisture index for the 2025 growing season for NV continued to show moisture deficits. Soil moisture ranking across most of northern and central Nevada now resides below average. Only NW NV resides near normal. SOIL MOISTURE LINK: https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/soilmst/img/curr.w.rank.daily.gif Crop moisture index: https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/regional_monitoring/cmi.gif but this had more up to date map: https://www.drought.gov/data-maps-tools/crop-moisture-index-cmi Fire Hazard Impacts Elevated/Critical fire hazards exist for Northern and Central Nevada Fuels have cured, and are “Critical” for all zones in Northern and central Nevada. There are currently several significant wildfires burning within the forecast area. Significant wildland fire potential for August is indicated to be above normal, except for central and southern Lander, and Eureka Counties. As well as NW Nye County. Link to Wildfire Potential Outlooks from the National Interagency Coordination Center An Interactive Fire Restrictions Map for Nevada can be found at: https://www.nevadafireinfo.org/restrictions Seven Day Precipitation Forecast Little to no precipitation is currently forecast for much of Nevada for the next 7 days through mid July. While below normal precipitation is also favored for the following 8 to 14 days in mid to late August (not shown). Link to graphic: https://www.drought.gov/forecasts Rapid Onset Drought Outlook Links to the latest Climate Prediction Center 8 to 14 day Temperature Outlook and Precipitation Outlook Rapid onset drought is not expected, although drought and abnormally dry conditions persist across Nevada. Other hazards such as extreme heat, heavy precipitation, strong winds, or severe flooding are not expected for the period. https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/threats/threats.php Long-Range Outlooks The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage Monthly precipitation outlook for Nevada favors equal chances of above or below normal for W NV, and a 33%-40% chance for below normal precipitation for E NV.. Monthly Temperature outlook for Nevada indicates 50%-60% probability of above normal temperatures for far E Nevada, with a 40%-50% probability of above normal temperatures across central, and W NV. Seasonal outlooks (Aug/Sep/Oct) - not shown) favor below normal precipitation for E NV. As well as, a 50%-60% chance for above temperatures across N and central Nevada. Graphics link: https://www.drought.gov/forecasts Drought Outlook The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage Monthly drought outlook shows that drought conditions are expected to continue for much of central and southern NV. Seasonal drought outlook also shows that drought conditions are favored to continue for much of central Nevada. With development possible across far NW Elko County. Links to the latest: Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Drought Outlook https://www.drought.gov/forecasts