Drought Information Statement for Central Indiana Valid November 1, 2024 Issued By: NWS Indianapolis, IN Contact Information: nws.indianapolis@noaa.gov This product will be updated by November 30, 2024 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/ind/DroughtInformationStatement for previous statements. Please visit https://www.drought.gov/drought-status-updates/ for regional drought status updates. Drought conditions worsen across the state Recent transition to active pattern could bring limited relief U.S. Drought Monitor Drought intensity and Extent D2 (Severe Drought): Carroll, Clinton, Delaware, Howard, Madison, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Warren D1 (Moderate Drought): Bartholomew, Boone, Brown, Clay, Daviess, Fountain, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Henry, Johnson, Knox, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Randolph, Rush, Shelby, Sullivan, Vermillion, Vigo D0: (Abnormally Dry):, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Lawrence, Martin Recent Change in Drought Intensity Four Week Drought Monitor Class Change 2 class degradation over northern/central counties 1 class degradation over central/ some southern counties No change in southernmost counties Precipitation Below normal precipitation was the rule across the state the past 30 days Some spots in northern Indiana were below 25% of normal, with 25 to 50% over a lot of the state, and near 100% of normal along the Ohio River Temperature The 7 day temperature anomaly for max temperatures has been 8 to 10 degrees above normal The 30 day anomaly shows max temperatures 3 to 4 degrees above normal in southern Indiana with 4 to 6 degrees above normal across the rest of the state Summary of Impacts Hydrologic Impacts Numerous reports of low lake, pond and stream levels (County Extension Drought Input) Agricultural Impacts Producers still relying on supplemental hay feedings as pasture conditions worsen (USDA Indiana Crop Report) Fire Hazard Impacts Numerous county burn bans (IDHS Burn Ban Status) Field and combine fires reported in several counties (County Extension Drought Input, USDA Indiana Crop Report) Other Impacts None reported Mitigation Actions None reported Hydrologic Conditions and Impacts Most of the state is seeing below normal to much below normal streamflow, with pockets of near normal flow in northwest Indiana and a couple of southern Indiana basins Numerous reports of low lake, pond and stream levels Agricultural Impacts Soil moisture is below normal across the state, with a large swath of lower than the 10th percentile over central and northern Indiana Small field and combine fires have been a problem Producers still relying on supplemental hay feedings Fire Hazard Impacts County burn bans in place across much of the state Seven Day Precipitation Forecast The seven day precipitation forecast shows as much as 2 to 2.5 inches across northwestern Indiana tapering to 0.5 to 0.75 inches across southeastern Indiana Long-Range Outlooks November outlooks show a lean toward above normal precipitation as well as warmer than normal temperatures Drought Outlook Drought is predicted to improve or end across much of Indiana during the 3 month period ending January 31st, with no drought expected across southern Indiana