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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 Missouri River Basin
April 28, 2022

Drought Likely to Persist and Potentially Expand in Summer

 

Missouri River flowing through a hilly landscape
Drought Status Update for the Missouri River Basin
March 18, 2022

Significant Drought Expected to Continue into 2022 Growing Season.

This drought status update is based on information provided in the March 17 North Central Climate and Drought Outlook Webinar (view recording for more details), as well as the NOAA Climate Prediction Center Spring 2022 Outlook.

 

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).