Drought Information Statement for Northern IN, Southern MI, Northwest OH
Valid November 22, 2024
Issued By: NWS Northern Indiana on November 22, 2024
Contact Information: nws.northernindiana@noaa.gov  574-834-1104
This product will be updated December 5th, 2024 or sooner if drought conditions change significantly.  
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Drought conditions are slowly improving
Severe Drought conditions are present in northwest Ohio, extending west-southwest through northern Indiana
Moderate Drought conditions are present in portions of far southern Michigan through northwest Indiana
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U.S. Drought Monitor
Drought intensity and Extent
D2 (Severe Drought): Northwest Ohio through northern Indiana
D1 (Moderate Drought):
Far southern Michigan into northwest Indiana

Precipitation
7-day rainfall been close to 100% of normal for most of the forecast area

30-day rainfall continues to be well below normal, primarily away from Lake Michigan


Summary of Impacts
Hydrologic Impacts 
Pond and creek levels are low. (County extension reports)

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
Rain in the coming week favors the Ohio River Valley

Additional precipitation is anticipated next weekend, primarily from lake effect

Long-Range Outlooks
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Released on 11/21, above-normal precipitation is favored through December, January, and February. This is primarily driven by the anticipated La Niña.

Above-normal temperatures are favored through December, January, and February.

Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Through the end of the calendar year and into 2025, drought conditions are favored to end