Drought Information Statement for Northern IN, Southern MI, Northwest OH
Valid September 12, 2024
Issued By: NWS Northern Indiana on September 12, 2024
Contact Information: nws.northernindiana@noaa.gov  574-834-1104
This product will be updated October 7, 2024 or sooner if drought conditions change significantly.  
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Severe Drought conditions are present in a portion of northwest Ohio
Moderate Drought conditions are present in northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana
A primarily dry forecast will result in worsening drought conditions


U.S. Drought Monitor
Link to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor for northern Indiana, southern Michigan, and northwest Ohio

Drought intensity and Extent
D2 (Severe Drought):Portions of Defiance, Fulton, Henry, and Williams counties
D1 (Moderate Drought):
Northwest Ohio
In Indiana: Adams, Allen, Blackford,  DeKalb, Jay, Noble, Wells, counties. Eastern portions of, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, and Whitley
D0: (Abnormally Dry): nearly all other counties

Precipitation
7-day and 30-day precipitation continues to be well below normal across our area

Anticipated dry weather will worsen ongoing drought


Summary of Impacts
Hydrologic Impacts 
Low creek and stream levels are being reported by county Agriculture Extension offices.

Agricultural Impacts
The weekly USDA Crop Weather report for Indiana indicates that top soil moisture has decreased. The report also stated there is some concern for late-planted crops. Supplemental feeding of livestock is underway.
Conditions are worse in Ohio, primarily in central and southern Ohio where corn and soybeans are stressed.  Pasture growth has been limited, all according to the weekly USDA Crop Weather report for the state.
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
Continued high pressure will steer any Tropical rainfall elsewhere 
Overall, no rain is expected through the next 7 days


Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Drought conditions are favored to develop or worsen over much of the forecast area.