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Current drought conditions

U.S. Drought Monitor

The U.S. Drought Monitor is a map released every Thursday, showing parts of the U.S. that are in drought. Learn more at https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/

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D0 (Abnormally Dry)
D1 (Moderate Drought)
D2 (Severe Drought)
D3 (Extreme Drought)
D4 (Exceptional Drought)

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Precipitation Compared to Normal

The National Weather Service provides short-term observed precipitation and climate trends. Learn more at https://water.weather.gov/precip/about.php.

Over 10 in.
8.0 - 10 in.
6.0 - 8.0 in.
5.0 - 6.0 in.
4.0 - 5.0 in.y
3.0 - 4.0 in.
2.5 - 3.0 in.
2.0 - 2.5 in.
1.5 - 2.0 in.
1.0 - 1.5 in.
0.75 - 1.0 in.
0.50 - 0.75 in.
0.25 - 0.50 in.
0.10 - 0.25 in.
0.01 - 0.10 in.
Missing Data

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Outlooks

Drought Outlook

Drought Persists
Drought Remains but Improves
Drought Removal Likely
Drought Development Likely

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Precipitation Outlook

The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) issues maps showing the probability of exceeding thresholds of above and below normal conditions for temperature and precipitation. Learn more at https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/forecasts/month_to_season_outlooks.php.

Greater than 90% Chance Abv Norm
80%-90% Chance Abv Norm
70%-80% Chance Abv Norm
60%-70% Chance Abv Norm
50%-60% Chance Abv Norm
40%-50% Chance Abv Norm
33%-40% Chance Abv Norm
Near Normal Precip
33%-40% Chance Blw Norm
40%-50% Chance Blw Norm
50%-60% Chance Blw Norm
60%-70% Chance Blw Norm
70%-80% Chance Blw Norm
80%-90% Chance Blw Norm
Greater Than 90% Chance Blw Norm

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Temperature Outlook

The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) issues maps showing the probability of exceeding thresholds of above and below normal conditions for temperature and precipitation. Learn more at https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/forecasts/month_to_season_outlooks.php.

Greater than 90% Chance Abv Norm
80%-90% Chance Abv Norm
70%-80% Chance Abv Norm
60%-70% Chance Abv Norm
50%-60% Chance Abv Norm
40%-50% Chance Abv Norm
33%-40% Chance Abv Norm
Near Normal Precip
33%-40% Chance Blw Norm
40%-50% Chance Blw Norm
50%-60% Chance Blw Norm
60%-70% Chance Blw Norm
70%-80% Chance Blw Norm
80%-90% Chance Blw Norm
Greater Than 90% Chance Blw Norm

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Forage Production & Drought Stress — layers load slowly

Grassland Productivity Forecast (Grass-Cast) Info

Vegetation Drought Stress (VegDRI)

Impacts & Reports

CoCoRaHS Reports

CoCoRaHS is a community-based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail and snow). Learn more at https://cocorahs.org.

Showing reports for the last 30 days.

Severely Dry
Moderately Dry
Mildly Dry
Near Normal
Mildly Wet
Moderately Wet
Severely Wet

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Condition Monitoring Reports

The National Drought Mitigation Center collects and reports drought-related conditions and impacts within the U.S. Learn more and submit a report at https://droughtimpacts.unl.edu/ConditionMonitoringObservations.aspx.

Showing reports for the last 30 days.

Severely Dry
Moderately Dry
Mildly Dry
Near Normal
Mildly Wet
Moderately Wet
Severely Wet

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States

State boundaries

Counties

County boundaries

RMA Regions

RMA Region boundaries

Tribal Lands

Tribal Lands

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Federal Lands

Federal Lands

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USDA Climate Hubs

Climate Hub boundaries

		Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
Northern & Central Plains	Smart et al. (2019)
Colorado Plateau	Schwinning et al. 2004
Rocky Mountains	Personal communication — reference needed
Southwest (AZ & NM)	Personal communication — reference needed

	Northern & Central Plains	Colorado Plateau	Rocky Mountains	Southwest (AZ & NM)
	Smart et al. (2019)	Schwinning et al. 2004	Personal communication — reference needed	Personal communication — reference needed
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What is my Current Drought Situation?

Current drought conditions

U.S. Drought Monitor

Precipitation Compared to Normal

Outlooks

Drought Outlook

Precipitation Outlook

Temperature Outlook

Forage Production & Drought Stress — layers load slowly

Grassland Productivity Forecast (Grass-Cast) Info

Vegetation Drought Stress (VegDRI)

Impacts & Reports

CoCoRaHS Reports

Condition Monitoring Reports

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States

Counties

RMA Regions

Tribal Lands

Federal Lands

USDA Climate Hubs

Other Resources

How Does this Year Compare to Last Year?

Drought Classification

What can I expect for forage production this year? Grass-Cast & State-Specific Forage Calculators

Grass-Cast Great Plains

Grass-Cast Southwest

Other Resources

What’s the likelihood of getting enough precipitation to change forage production expectations?

Critical Precipitation Months for Forage Production

Seasonality of Precipitation

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