Drought Information Statement for the Middle Ohio River Valley 
Valid July 18, 2024
Issued By: NWS Wilmington Ohio
Contact Information: spotreport.iln@noaa.gov 
This product will be updated August 15, 2024 or sooner if drought conditions change significantly.  
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Drought conditions have developed in portions of the Ohio Valley over the past several weeks
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U.S. Drought Monitor
U.S. Drought Monitor for Lower Midwest


Drought intensity and Extent
D2 (Severe Drought): Portions of the lower Scioto Valley
D1 (Moderate Drought): Extending from the Dayton area along the I-70 corridor and into southeast Ohio
D0: (Abnormally Dry): Much of the mid Ohio valley remained in the Abnormally Dry category

Precipitation Accumulations and Percent of Normal
While precipitation over the past 30 days has trended toward normal to above normal in western Ohio/eastern Indiana, it remains below normal through central/southern Ohio, northern Kentucky and far Southeast Indiana

Temperature Anomaly
Both the 30 day and 7 day temperature anomalies depict above normal temperatures across at least portions of the mid Ohio Valley. 

Summary of Impacts
Links: See/submit Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) and view the Drought Impacts Reporter
Hydrologic Impacts 
Below normal streamflow has been persistent, and in some cases worsening, across the mid Ohio Valley

Agricultural Impacts
Farmers reported continued dry conditions across the Southeast and South-Central parts of the State.  Ohio Crop Weather
Pasture and range conditions continue to suffer with only 48 percent rated as good or excellent. Continued hot and dry conditions could lead to issues for grazing soon. Many pastures are seeing little to no regrowth.  Kentucky Crop Weather
Ohio Crop Weather Report, Indiana Crop Weather Report, Kentucky Crop Weather Report

Fire Hazard Impacts
There are no known impacts at this time

Other Impacts
There are no known impacts at this time

Mitigation Actions
None reported

Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
The 1-Month drought outlook depicted here was from June 30, 2024.  A new outlook will be issued at the end of July. 
At the time of this issuance, precipitation is expected to be near normal for the period of July 18-25. 
The 8-14 day outlook for the period July 26-August 1 is for above normal temperatures and  some potential for above normal precipitation. 
Links to the latest:
Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook 
Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Drought Outlook