Overview
This page provides a variety of information related to drought.
Current Drought Maps
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The categories of drought are defined as follows: Abnormally Dry (D0) - Going into drought: short-term dryness slowing planting, growth of crops or pastures; fire risk above average. Coming out of drought: some lingering water deficits; pastures or crops not fully recovered. Moderate Drought (D1) - Some damage to crops, pastures; fire risk high; streams, reservoirs, or wells low, some water shortages developing or imminent, voluntary water use restrictions requested. Severe Drought (D2) - Crop or pasture losses likely; fire risk very high; water shortages common; water restrictions imposed. Extreme Drought (D3) - Major crop/pasture losses; extreme fire danger; widespread water shortages or restrictions. Exceptional Drought (D4) - Exceptional and widespread crop/pasture losses; exceptional fire risk; shortages of water in reservoirs, streams, and wells, creating water emergencies. |
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Drought Change Maps
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The categories of drought are defined as follows: Abnormally Dry (D0) - Going into drought: short-term dryness slowing planting, growth of crops or pastures; fire risk above average. Coming out of drought: some lingering water deficits; pastures or crops not fully recovered. Moderate Drought (D1) - Some damage to crops, pastures; fire risk high; streams, reservoirs, or wells low, some water shortages developing or imminent, voluntary water use restrictions requested. Severe Drought (D2) - Crop or pasture losses likely; fire risk very high; water shortages common; water restrictions imposed. Extreme Drought (D3) - Major crop/pasture losses; extreme fire danger; widespread water shortages or restrictions. Exceptional Drought (D4) - Exceptional and widespread crop/pasture losses; exceptional fire risk; shortages of water in reservoirs, streams, and wells, creating water emergencies. |
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4 Week Change |
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8 Week Change |
12 Week Change |
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26 Week Change |
52 Week Change |
Local Drought Statement
Past Precipitation
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Standardized Precipitation Index |
Forecast Precipitation
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Day 2 |
Day 3 |
Days 4-5 |
Days 6-7 |
7 Day Total |
Days 6-10 |
Days 8-14 |
Soil Moisture
The maps show the departure from normal 30-year climatology.
Streamflow
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Drought Outlooks
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Monthly Drought Outlook |
Seasonal Drought Outlook |
Climate Outlooks
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Weeks 3-4 Temperature |
Weeks 3-4 Precipitation |
Monthly Temperature |
Monthly Precipitation |
Three Monthly Temperature |
Three Monthly Precipitation |
County Browser
Click the map below to view county-specific drought information.
Clicking the map will open a new window at the National Integrated Drought Information System
Other Resources