Drought Information Statement for Northern IN, Southern MI, Northwest OH
Valid December 10, 2024
Issued By: NWS Northern Indiana on December 12, 2024
Contact Information: nws.northernindiana@noaa.gov  574-834-1104
This product will be updated January 4, 2025 or sooner if drought conditions change significantly.  
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Severe Drought conditions are present for a large portion of northern Indiana
Moderate Drought conditions are present from Michiana through northwest Ohio


U.S. Drought Monitor
D2 (Severe Drought): Many counties in northern Indiana
D1 (Moderate Drought): Far southern Michigan, northwest Ohio and northwest Indiana

Precipitation
7-day precipitation continues to be below normal for a majority of the area

30-day rainfall is  well below normal 

Summary of Impacts

Hydrologic Impacts 
Pond and creek levels are low. Topsoil is dry. (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
A trio of storm systems, beginning Saturday night (December 14), will bring welcome rain to the region

Colder air followed by lake effect snow is possible late next week

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 weak 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