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Drought conditions at Fontana Lake, North Carolina; photo by Ryan Rasmussen


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USGS Water Science Centers are located in each state.

There is a USGS Water Science Center office in each State. Washington Oregon California Idaho Nevada Montana Wyoming Utah Colorado Arizona New Mexico North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas Minnesota Iowa Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Wisconsin Illinois Mississippi Michigan Indiana Ohio Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Pennsylvania West Virginia Georgia Florida Caribbean Alaska Hawaii New York Vermont New Hampshire Maine Massachusettes South Carolina North Carolina Rhode Island Virginia Connecticut New Jersey Maryland-Delaware-D.C.

Links to Sources of Drought Information

2007-2008 Winter Drought Outlook, from the NC State Climate Office and Raleigh NWS Forecast Office

North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council

Drought Monitoring
Drought Indicator Wells

National Integrated Drought Information System

National Drought Mitigation Center

Drought Monitor - A synthesis of multiple indices, outlooks and news accounts, that represents a consensus of federal and academic scientists.
Drought Monitor for North Carolina
Drought Monitor for the Southeast Region
North Carolina Drought Impacts Reporter
Drought Impacts in the United States - Provides a map of the Nation showing current drought conditions. Includes summary climatic conditions information and links for individual states.

U.S. Geological Survey

Drought Watch - Map of below normal 7-day average streamflow compared to historical streamflow for the day of the year.
Month-End Conditions Report for North Carolina - Monthly Precipitation, streamflow, and ground water levels for selected locations in North Carolina.
FAQ: The Hydrology of Drought
Publications
SIR 2005–5053 - The Drought of 1998–2002 in North Carolina — Precipitation and Hydrologic Conditions
OFR 93–642 - Drought

North Carolina Cooperative Extension Drought Information

Southeast Regional Climate Center Drought and Agriculture Information

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOAAs Drought Information Center
Palmer Drought Severity Index Map for the United States
Climate Prediction Center Drought Assessment

Preparing for Drought in the 21st Century - Report of the National Drought Policy Commission

 

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