Map released: Thurs. May 15, 2025
Data valid: May 13, 2025 at 8 a.m. EDT

Intensity

  • None
  • D0 (Abnormally Dry)
  • D1 (Moderate Drought)
  • D2 (Severe Drought)
  • D3 (Extreme Drought)
  • D4 (Exceptional Drought)
  • No Data

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The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Local conditions may vary. See accompanying text summary for forecast statements.

Statistics

Statistics type ?
Week Date None D0-D4 D1-D4 D2-D4 D3-D4 D4 DSCI

Estimated Population in Drought Areas:

Midwest Drought Summary

Above-normal temperatures, with departures ranging between 1 to 20 degrees F above normal, were observed across most of the Midwest this week, with the largest temperature departures being observed in northern Minnesota. In contrast, temperatures were below normal across Ohio and Kentucky, and in parts of Michigan, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. Precipitation was reported across the southern and eastern portions of the region this week, with the greatest amounts falling in areas free of drought and abnormal dryness. However, precipitation was below normal across much of the region, with rainfall totals between 50% or less over the past 30 days. Growing precipitation deficits and degrading conditions, shown in short-term indicators, streamflow, and soil moisture, resulted in the expansion of moderate drought (D1) and abnormal dryness (D0) in central Minnesota, in southern portions of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Iowa, as well as northern portions of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.

Full Summary

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