Drought Information Statement for Northern IN, Southern MI, Northwest OH
Valid March 4, 2025
Issued By: NWS Northern Indiana on March 6, 2025
Contact Information: nws.northernindiana@noaa.gov  574-834-1104
This product will be updated April 3, 2025.
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Moderate Drought conditions are present over southern Michigan and much of northern and west-central Indiana
Abnormally dry conditions are present over remaining parts of northwest Ohio and eastern Indiana


U.S. Drought Monitor
Drought intensity and Extent
D1 (Moderate Drought): 
Southern Michigan and a large portion of northern Indiana
D0 (Abnormally Dry): Northwest Ohio and remaining portions of eastern Indiana

Precipitation
Earlier this week, widespread precipitation totals of 1-2 inches occurred across northwest IN and far northern IN. The drought monitor does not reflect this precipitation.

While 7-day precipitation is above-normal, 30-day rainfall is near to below normal.

Summary of Impacts
Hydrologic Impacts 
There are no known impacts at this time

Agricultural Impacts
There are no known impacts at this time

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

Seven Day Precipitation Forecast
Precipitation in the coming week comes from primarily one system arriving Friday (3/7)

Beyond 7-days, the forecast is trending drier and mild

Long-Range Outlooks
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Released on 2/28, there is a slight learn toward above-normal temperatures over much of Indiana for March

Above normal precipitation is favored for March

Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Drought conditions are forecast to be temporary; ending this Spring.