Drought Information

Drought Information Page

Latest Drought Monitor Graphics:

SOUTHEAST DROUGHT MONITOR

The category of drought is defined as follows:

Abnormally Dry (D0):

Going into drought, short-term dryness slowing planting, growth of crops and 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 shortage developing or imminent, voluntary water use restrictions requested.

Severe Drought (D2):

Crop or pasture loss 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 and pasture losses, exceptional fire risk, shortages of water in reservoirs, streams and wells causing water emergencies.

Soil Moisture/Palmer Drought Index:

For wildfire potential, visit theNational Interagency Fire Center's Wildland Fire Assessment System.

Precipitation Outlooks:

Precipitation forecasts are available from Weather Prediction Center (WPC)

Day 1 - Rainfall amount forecast	Day 2 - Rainfall amount forecast

Day 3 - Rainfall amount forecast	Day 4-5 - Rainfall amount forecast

Day 6-7 - Rainfall amount forecast	7 Day Total - Rainfall amount forecast

For probabilistic temperature and precipitation outlooks for week 2 and longer into
the future, consult the following Climate Prediction Center (CPC) Web Sites:

8 to 14 Day Outlook: http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/814day/