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Decision Tools for the Soil Climate Analysis Network (SCAN)

This site provides decision tools and resources using data from weather stations in the SCAN and Tribal SCAN networks. The Soil Climate Analysis Network, also known as SCAN, supports natural resource assessments and conservation activities through its network of automated climate monitoring and data collection sites.

Data Coverage
United States

Evaporative Stress Index (ESI)

NASA/USDA provides access to Evaporative Stress Index (ESI) data products - a drought index based on remotely sensed evapotranspiration (ET).

Data Coverage
United States
Period of Record
2000 - Present
File Format
images
Data Type
Satellite

Experimental Surface Water Monitor

The Experimental Surface Water Monitor provides forecasts and current conditions for soil moisture and cumulative runoff in the United States.

Data Coverage
United States
Period of Record
1915 - Present
File Format
images
Data Type
Model

GFS Soil Moisture Anomaly

A soil moisture tool for the next 2 weeks based on the National Weather Service (NWS) Global Forecast System (GFS) model.

Data Coverage
United States
Period of Record
Current Conditions, Forecasts
File Format
images
Data Type
Model