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About Drought Status Updates: NIDIS and partners issue drought status updates to communicate a potential area of concern for drought expansion and/or development, based on recent conditions and the upcoming forecast.
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Farmland in the Midwest U.S.
Drought Early Warning Update for the Midwest U.S.
June 16, 2022

Potential for Rapid Intensification of Drought in the Midwest

Flash Drought Monitoring Resources

Heat Health Resources

Farmland in the Midwest U.S.
Drought Status Update for the Midwest
April 28, 2022

Recent Improvement in Drought Conditions Across the Midwest.

Missouri River flowing through a hilly landscape
Drought Status Update for the North Central U.S.
February 24, 2022

Major Drought Concerns Remain in the Great Plains Moving into Spring.

Watch the recording from the February 17 North Central Climate and Drought Outlook Webinar for additional information and context.

 

Field of crops in the Midwest U.S.
Drought Status Update for the Midwest
December 2, 2021

Drought Conditions Improved This Fall, But Some Drought Issues Remain.

Report your Drought Impacts through Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR).

 

Missouri River flowing through a hilly landscape
Drought Status Update for the North Central U.S.
August 26, 2021

Drought Conditions Will Likely Persist Into Next Year

Watch the recording from the August 19th North Central Climate and Drought Outlook Webinar for more information and details.

 

Missouri River flowing through a hilly landscape
Drought Status Update for the North Central U.S.
July 2, 2021

Drought Persists Across Portions of the Midwest and Missouri River Basin.