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Drought Conditions for Marion County
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113,353
people in Marion County are affected by drought
Change of
0.5%
since last week
Change of
19.5%
since last month
36%
of people in Marion County are affected by drought
Change of
No change
since last week
Change of
6%
since last month
59th
driest March on record, over the past 132 years
Change of
0.51
Change of
inches from normal
26th
driest year to date over the past 132 years (January-March 2026)
Change of
5.94
Change of
inches from normal
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Current Conditions for Marion County
U.S. Drought Monitor
30-Day Precipitation
30-Day Temperature
The U.S. Drought Monitor depicts the location and intensity of drought across the country using 5 classifications: Abnormally Dry (D0), showing areas that may be going into or are coming out of drought, and four levels of drought (D1–D4).
The U.S. Drought Monitor is a joint effort of the National Drought Mitigation Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Source(s):
NDMC
NOAA
USDA
This map shows precipitation for the past 30 days as a percentage of the historical average (1991–2020) for the same time period. Green/blue shades indicate above-normal precipitation, while brown shades indicate below-normal precipitation.
Source(s):
UC Merced
This map shows the average maximum daily temperature for the past 30 days compared to the historical average (1991–2020) for the same 30 days. Negative values (
blue hues
) indicate colder than normal temperatures, and positive values (
red hues
) indicate warmer than normal temperatures.
Source(s):
UC Merced
drought index
combines multiple drought indicators (e.g., precipitation, temperature, soil moisture) to depict drought conditions. For some products, like the U.S. Drought Monitor, authors combine their analysis of drought indicators with input from local observers. Other drought indices, like the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), use an objective calculation to describe the severity, location, timing, and/or duration of drought.
Periods of drought can lead to inadequate
water supply
, threatening the health, safety, and welfare of communities. Streamflow, groundwater, reservoir, and snowpack data are key to monitoring and forecasting water supply.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Drought is defined as the lack of
precipitation
over an extended period of time, usually for a season or more, that results in a water shortage. Changes in precipitation can substantially disrupt crops and livestock, influence the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, and affect the quality and quantity of water available for municipal and industrial use.
Periods of drought can lead to inadequate
water supply
, threatening the health, safety, and welfare of communities. Streamflow, groundwater, reservoir, and snowpack data are key to monitoring and forecasting water supply.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Air
temperature
can have wide-ranging effects on natural processes. Warmer air temperatures increase evapotranspiration—which is the combination of evaporation from the soil and bodies of water and transpiration from plants—and lower soil moisture.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Drought & Dryness Categories
% of Marion County
Abnormally Dry
Abnormally Dry (D0) indicates a region that is going into or coming out of drought.
View typical impacts by state.
Moderate Drought
Moderate Drought (D1) is the first of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
Severe Drought
Severe Drought (D2) is the second of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
Extreme Drought
Extreme Drought (D3) is the third of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
Exceptional Drought
Exceptional Drought (D4) is the most intense drought category, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
Total Area in Drought (D1–D4)
Percentage of this county that is currently in drought (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Precipitation Shown as a Percentage of Normal Conditions
<25% of Normal
Precipitation was only
0% to 25%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
25%–50% of Normal
Precipitation was
25% to 50%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
50%–75% of Normal
Precipitation was
50% to 75%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
75%–100% of Normal
Precipitation was
75% to 100%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
100%
100%–150% of Normal
Precipitation was
100% to 150%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
150%–200% of Normal
Precipitation was
150% to 200%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
200%–300% of Normal
Precipitation was
200% to 300%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
>300% of Normal
Precipitation was
greater than 300%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
Departure from Normal Max Temperature (°F)
>8°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
more than 8°F colder than normal
for this location.
6–8°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
6–8°F colder than normal
for this location.
4–6°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
4–6°F colder than normal
for this location.
3–4°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
3–4°F colder than normal
for this location.
1–3°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
1–3°F colder than normal
for this location.
0–1°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
0–1°F colder than normal
for this location.
0–1°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
0–1°F warmer than normal
for this location.
1–3°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
1–3°F warmer than normal
for this location.
3–4°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
3–4°F warmer than normal
for this location.
4–6°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
4–6°F warmer than normal
for this location.
6–8°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
6–8°F warmer than normal
for this location.
>8°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
more than 8°F warmer than normal
for this location.
The U.S. Drought Monitor depicts the location and intensity of drought across the country using 5 classifications: Abnormally Dry (D0), showing areas that may be going into or are coming out of drought, and four levels of drought (D1–D4).
The U.S. Drought Monitor is a joint effort of the National Drought Mitigation Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
This map shows precipitation for the past 30 days as a percentage of the historical average (1991–2020) for the same time period. Green/blue shades indicate above-normal precipitation, while brown shades indicate below-normal precipitation.
This map shows the average maximum daily temperature for the past 30 days compared to the historical average (1991–2020) for the same 30 days. Negative values (
blue hues
) indicate colder than normal temperatures, and positive values (
red hues
) indicate warmer than normal temperatures.
Source(s):
NDMC
NOAA
USDA
Source(s):
UC Merced
Source(s):
UC Merced
The U.S. Drought Monitor map is released every Thursday morning, with data valid through Tuesday at 7 am Eastern.
Precipitation data are updated daily, with a delay of 3 to 4 days to allow for data collection and quality control.
Temperature data are updated daily, with a delay of 3 to 4 days to allow for data collection and quality control.
drought index
combines multiple drought indicators (e.g., precipitation, temperature, soil moisture) to depict drought conditions. For some products, like the U.S. Drought Monitor, authors combine their analysis of drought indicators with input from local observers. Other drought indices, like the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), use an objective calculation to describe the severity, location, timing, and/or duration of drought.
Periods of drought can lead to inadequate
water supply
, threatening the health, safety, and welfare of communities. Streamflow, groundwater, reservoir, and snowpack data are key to monitoring and forecasting water supply.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Drought is defined as the lack of
precipitation
over an extended period of time, usually for a season or more, that results in a water shortage. Changes in precipitation can substantially disrupt crops and livestock, influence the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, and affect the quality and quantity of water available for municipal and industrial use.
Periods of drought can lead to inadequate
water supply
, threatening the health, safety, and welfare of communities. Streamflow, groundwater, reservoir, and snowpack data are key to monitoring and forecasting water supply.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Air
temperature
can have wide-ranging effects on natural processes. Warmer air temperatures increase evapotranspiration—which is the combination of evaporation from the soil and bodies of water and transpiration from plants—and lower soil moisture.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Data Valid:
04/21/26
Data Valid:
04/20/26
Data Valid:
04/20/26
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Recent Precipitation and Temperature Conditions
Precipitation Conditions
7-Day
30-Day % Normal
60-Day % Normal
Inches of Precipitation
This location received
less than 0.01 inch
of precipitation during this 7-day period.
This location received
0.01–0.5 inch
of precipitation during this 7-day period.
This location received
0.5–1 inch
of precipitation during this 7-day period.
This location received
1–2 inches
of precipitation during this 7-day period.
This location received
2–4 inches
of precipitation during this 7-day period.
This location received
4–6 inches
of precipitation during this 7-day period.
This location received
6–8 inches
of precipitation during this 7-day period.
This location received
more than 8 inches
of precipitation during this 7-day period.
Precipitation Shown as a Percentage of Normal Conditions
<25% of Normal
Precipitation was only
0% to 25%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
25%–50% of Normal
Precipitation was
25% to 50%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
50%–75% of Normal
Precipitation was
50% to 75%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
75%–100% of Normal
Precipitation was
75% to 100%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
100%
100%–150% of Normal
Precipitation was
100% to 150%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
150%–200% of Normal
Precipitation was
150% to 200%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
200%–300% of Normal
Precipitation was
200% to 300%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
>300% of Normal
Precipitation was
greater than 300%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
Precipitation Shown as a Percentage of Normal Conditions
<25% of Normal
Precipitation was only
0% to 25%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
25%–50% of Normal
Precipitation was
25% to 50%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
50%–75% of Normal
Precipitation was
50% to 75%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
75%–100% of Normal
Precipitation was
75% to 100%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
100%
100%–150% of Normal
Precipitation was
100% to 150%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
150%–200% of Normal
Precipitation was
150% to 200%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
200%–300% of Normal
Precipitation was
200% to 300%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
>300% of Normal
Precipitation was
greater than 300%
of the historical average for this location, compared to the same date range from 1991–2020.
This map shows total precipitation (in inches) for the past 7 days. Dark blue shades indicate the highest precipitation amounts.
This map shows precipitation for the past 30 days as a percentage of the historical average (1991–2020) for the same time period. Green/blue shades indicate above-normal precipitation, while brown shades indicate below-normal precipitation.
This map shows precipitation for the past 60 days as a percentage of the historical average (1991–2020) for the same time period. Green/blue shades indicate above-normal precipitation, while brown shades indicate below-normal precipitation.
Source(s):
UC Merced
Source(s):
UC Merced
Source(s):
UC Merced
Precipitation data are updated daily, with a delay of 3 to 4 days to allow for data collection and quality control.
Precipitation data are updated daily, with a delay of 3 to 4 days to allow for data collection and quality control.
Precipitation data are updated daily, with a delay of 3 to 4 days to allow for data collection and quality control.
Drought is defined as the lack of
precipitation
over an extended period of time, usually for a season or more, that results in a water shortage. Changes in precipitation can substantially disrupt crops and livestock, influence the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, and affect the quality and quantity of water available for municipal and industrial use.
Periods of drought can lead to inadequate
water supply
, threatening the health, safety, and welfare of communities. Streamflow, groundwater, reservoir, and snowpack data are key to monitoring and forecasting water supply.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Drought is defined as the lack of
precipitation
over an extended period of time, usually for a season or more, that results in a water shortage. Changes in precipitation can substantially disrupt crops and livestock, influence the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, and affect the quality and quantity of water available for municipal and industrial use.
Periods of drought can lead to inadequate
water supply
, threatening the health, safety, and welfare of communities. Streamflow, groundwater, reservoir, and snowpack data are key to monitoring and forecasting water supply.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Drought is defined as the lack of
precipitation
over an extended period of time, usually for a season or more, that results in a water shortage. Changes in precipitation can substantially disrupt crops and livestock, influence the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, and affect the quality and quantity of water available for municipal and industrial use.
Periods of drought can lead to inadequate
water supply
, threatening the health, safety, and welfare of communities. Streamflow, groundwater, reservoir, and snowpack data are key to monitoring and forecasting water supply.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Data Valid:
04/20/26
Data Valid:
04/20/26
Data Valid:
04/20/26
Temperature Conditions
7-Day Avg
7-Day Anomaly
30-Day Anomaly
Maximum Temperature (°F)
<0°F
The 7-day average daily maximum temperature is below
0°F
0–10°F
The 7-day average daily maximum temperature is between
0–10°F
10–20°F
The 7-day average daily maximum temperature is between
0–20°F
20–30°F
The 7-day average daily maximum temperature is between
0–30°F
30–40°F
The 7-day average daily maximum temperature is between
0–40°F
40–60°F
The 7-day average daily maximum temperature is between
0–60°F
60
60–70°F
The 7-day average daily maximum temperature is between
–70°F
70–80°F
The 7-day average daily maximum temperature is between
–80°F
80–90°F
The 7-day average daily maximum temperature is between
–90°F
90–100°F
The 7-day average daily maximum temperature is between
–100°F
>100°F
The 7-day average daily maximum temperature is between
greater than
00°F
Departure from Normal Max Temperature (°F)
>8°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
more than 8°F colder than normal
for this location.
6–8°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
6–8°F colder than normal
for this location.
4–6°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
4–6°F colder than normal
for this location.
3–4°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
3–4°F colder than normal
for this location.
1–3°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
1–3°F colder than normal
for this location.
0–1°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
0–1°F colder than normal
for this location.
0–1°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
0–1°F warmer than normal
for this location.
1–3°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
1–3°F warmer than normal
for this location.
3–4°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
3–4°F warmer than normal
for this location.
4–6°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
4–6°F warmer than normal
for this location.
6–8°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
6–8°F warmer than normal
for this location.
>8°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
more than 8°F warmer than normal
for this location.
Departure from Normal Max Temperature (°F)
>8°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
more than 8°F colder than normal
for this location.
6–8°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
6–8°F colder than normal
for this location.
4–6°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
4–6°F colder than normal
for this location.
3–4°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
3–4°F colder than normal
for this location.
1–3°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
1–3°F colder than normal
for this location.
0–1°F Below Normal
The average maximum temperature was
0–1°F colder than normal
for this location.
0–1°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
0–1°F warmer than normal
for this location.
1–3°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
1–3°F warmer than normal
for this location.
3–4°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
3–4°F warmer than normal
for this location.
4–6°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
4–6°F warmer than normal
for this location.
6–8°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
6–8°F warmer than normal
for this location.
>8°F Above Normal
The average maximum temperature was
more than 8°F warmer than normal
for this location.
This map shows the average maximum daily temperature (°F) for the last 7 days. Blue hues indicate cooler temperatures, while red hues indicate warmer temperatures.
This map shows the average maximum daily temperature for the past 7 days compared to the historical average (1991–2020) for the same 7 days. Negative values (
blue hues
) indicate colder than normal temperatures, and positive values (
red hues
) indicate warmer than normal temperatures.
This map shows the average maximum daily temperature for the past 30 days compared to the historical average (1991–2020) for the same 30 days. Negative values (
blue hues
) indicate colder than normal temperatures, and positive values (
red hues
) indicate warmer than normal temperatures.
Source(s):
UC Merced
Source(s):
UC Merced
Source(s):
UC Merced
Temperature data are updated daily, with a delay of 3 to 4 days to allow for data collection and quality control.
Temperature data are updated daily, with a delay of 3 to 4 days to allow for data collection and quality control.
Temperature data are updated daily, with a delay of 3 to 4 days to allow for data collection and quality control.
Air
temperature
can have wide-ranging effects on natural processes. Warmer air temperatures increase evapotranspiration—which is the combination of evaporation from the soil and bodies of water and transpiration from plants—and lower soil moisture.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Air
temperature
can have wide-ranging effects on natural processes. Warmer air temperatures increase evapotranspiration—which is the combination of evaporation from the soil and bodies of water and transpiration from plants—and lower soil moisture.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Air
temperature
can have wide-ranging effects on natural processes. Warmer air temperatures increase evapotranspiration—which is the combination of evaporation from the soil and bodies of water and transpiration from plants—and lower soil moisture.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Data Valid:
04/20/26
Data Valid:
04/20/26
Data Valid:
04/20/26
Learn more about these data
Agriculture in Marion County
Hay
Wheat
Haylage
Cattle
Sheep
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts hundreds of surveys every year and prepares reports covering virtually every aspect of U.S. agriculture, including agricultural commodities statistics for crops and livestock. This map displays crops and livestock by county alongside the current U.S. Drought Monitor. The size of each dot represents the total acres (crops) or total inventory (livestock) per county.
Source(s):
USDA NASS
Source(s):
USDA NASS
Source(s):
USDA NASS
Source(s):
USDA NASS
Source(s):
USDA NASS
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Water is used in many
manufacturing
processes. During drought conditions, reductions in or interruption of the water supply can result in a reduction of plant productivity or even closure of manufacturing facilities. Integrating drought and extreme weather events into routine business planning can allow manufacturers and communities to proactively prepare for drought.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Water is used in many
manufacturing
processes. During drought conditions, reductions in or interruption of the water supply can result in a reduction of plant productivity or even closure of manufacturing facilities. Integrating drought and extreme weather events into routine business planning can allow manufacturers and communities to proactively prepare for drought.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Water is used in many
manufacturing
processes. During drought conditions, reductions in or interruption of the water supply can result in a reduction of plant productivity or even closure of manufacturing facilities. Integrating drought and extreme weather events into routine business planning can allow manufacturers and communities to proactively prepare for drought.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Water is used in many
manufacturing
processes. During drought conditions, reductions in or interruption of the water supply can result in a reduction of plant productivity or even closure of manufacturing facilities. Integrating drought and extreme weather events into routine business planning can allow manufacturers and communities to proactively prepare for drought.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Water is used in many
manufacturing
processes. During drought conditions, reductions in or interruption of the water supply can result in a reduction of plant productivity or even closure of manufacturing facilities. Integrating drought and extreme weather events into routine business planning can allow manufacturers and communities to proactively prepare for drought.
U.S. Drought Monitor
D0 - Abnormally Dry
Abnormally Dry (D0) indicates a region that is going into or coming out of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D1 – Moderate Drought
Moderate Drought (D1) is the first of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D2 – Severe Drought
Severe Drought (D2) is the second of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D3 – Extreme Drought
Extreme Drought (D3) is the third of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D4 – Exceptional Drought
Exceptional Drought (D4) is the most intense drought category, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
U.S. Drought Monitor
D0 - Abnormally Dry
Abnormally Dry (D0) indicates a region that is going into or coming out of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D1 – Moderate Drought
Moderate Drought (D1) is the first of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D2 – Severe Drought
Severe Drought (D2) is the second of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D3 – Extreme Drought
Extreme Drought (D3) is the third of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D4 – Exceptional Drought
Exceptional Drought (D4) is the most intense drought category, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
U.S. Drought Monitor
D0 - Abnormally Dry
Abnormally Dry (D0) indicates a region that is going into or coming out of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D1 – Moderate Drought
Moderate Drought (D1) is the first of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D2 – Severe Drought
Severe Drought (D2) is the second of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D3 – Extreme Drought
Extreme Drought (D3) is the third of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D4 – Exceptional Drought
Exceptional Drought (D4) is the most intense drought category, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
U.S. Drought Monitor
D0 - Abnormally Dry
Abnormally Dry (D0) indicates a region that is going into or coming out of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D1 – Moderate Drought
Moderate Drought (D1) is the first of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D2 – Severe Drought
Severe Drought (D2) is the second of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D3 – Extreme Drought
Extreme Drought (D3) is the third of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D4 – Exceptional Drought
Exceptional Drought (D4) is the most intense drought category, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
U.S. Drought Monitor
D0 - Abnormally Dry
Abnormally Dry (D0) indicates a region that is going into or coming out of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D1 – Moderate Drought
Moderate Drought (D1) is the first of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D2 – Severe Drought
Severe Drought (D2) is the second of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D3 – Extreme Drought
Extreme Drought (D3) is the third of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D4 – Exceptional Drought
Exceptional Drought (D4) is the most intense drought category, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
Crop Production (Acres) or Livestock Count
A circle with the radius of 20 pixels identifies:
> 500,000
A circle with the radius of 16 pixels identifies:
> 300,000
A circle with the radius of 12 pixels identifies:
> 100,000
A circle with the radius of 8 pixels identifies:
≤ 100,000
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts hundreds of surveys every year and prepares reports covering virtually every aspect of U.S. agriculture, including agricultural commodities statistics for crops and livestock. This map displays crops and livestock by county alongside the current U.S. Drought Monitor. The size of each dot represents the total acres (crops) or total inventory (livestock) per county.
Source(s):
USDA NASS
Source(s):
USDA NASS
Source(s):
USDA NASS
Source(s):
USDA NASS
Source(s):
USDA NASS
2017 Census of Agriculture data were provided by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The U.S. Drought Monitor map is produced weekly on Thursday mornings, with data valid through the previous Tuesday at 7 am Eastern.
2017 Census of Agriculture data were provided by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The U.S. Drought Monitor map is produced weekly on Thursday mornings, with data valid through the previous Tuesday at 7 am Eastern.
2017 Census of Agriculture data were provided by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The U.S. Drought Monitor map is produced weekly on Thursday mornings, with data valid through the previous Tuesday at 7 am Eastern.
2017 Census of Agriculture data were provided by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The U.S. Drought Monitor map is produced weekly on Thursday mornings, with data valid through the previous Tuesday at 7 am Eastern.
2017 Census of Agriculture data were provided by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The U.S. Drought Monitor map is produced weekly on Thursday mornings, with data valid through the previous Tuesday at 7 am Eastern.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Water is used in many
manufacturing
processes. During drought conditions, reductions in or interruption of the water supply can result in a reduction of plant productivity or even closure of manufacturing facilities. Integrating drought and extreme weather events into routine business planning can allow manufacturers and communities to proactively prepare for drought.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Water is used in many
manufacturing
processes. During drought conditions, reductions in or interruption of the water supply can result in a reduction of plant productivity or even closure of manufacturing facilities. Integrating drought and extreme weather events into routine business planning can allow manufacturers and communities to proactively prepare for drought.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Water is used in many
manufacturing
processes. During drought conditions, reductions in or interruption of the water supply can result in a reduction of plant productivity or even closure of manufacturing facilities. Integrating drought and extreme weather events into routine business planning can allow manufacturers and communities to proactively prepare for drought.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Water is used in many
manufacturing
processes. During drought conditions, reductions in or interruption of the water supply can result in a reduction of plant productivity or even closure of manufacturing facilities. Integrating drought and extreme weather events into routine business planning can allow manufacturers and communities to proactively prepare for drought.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Water is used in many
manufacturing
processes. During drought conditions, reductions in or interruption of the water supply can result in a reduction of plant productivity or even closure of manufacturing facilities. Integrating drought and extreme weather events into routine business planning can allow manufacturers and communities to proactively prepare for drought.
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04/21/26
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5,389
acres of hay in drought (D1–D4) in Marion County (estimated)
2,924
acres of wheat in drought (D1–D4) in Marion County (estimated)
1,358
acres of haylage in drought (D1–D4) in Marion County (estimated)
5,620
number of cattle in drought (D1–D4) in Marion County (estimated)
2,138
number of sheep in drought (D1–D4) in Marion County (estimated)
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Water Supply in Marion County
Provisional
1-Day Average Streamflow
1-Month Precipitation Outlooks
This map shows 1-day average streamflow conditions for yesterday compared to historical conditions for the same day of the year. Both 1-day and historical streamflow values are calculated as mean discharge (cubic feet per second) over a 24-hour period. Only streamgages with 30 or more years of data are included in this map.
Click on a streamgage to view current data from the U.S. Geological Survey.
These streamflow data are provisional
and subject to revision.
Source(s):
U.S. Geological Survey
This map shows the probability (percent chance) of above-normal, near-normal, or below-normal precipitation over the next calendar month.
Source(s):
CPC
Periods of drought can lead to inadequate
water supply
, threatening the health, safety, and welfare of communities. Streamflow, groundwater, reservoir, and snowpack data are key to monitoring and forecasting water supply.
Drought can alter the ecological balance of natural systems and harm fish, wildlife, and plant species, as well as the benefits that these
ecosystems
provide to human communities. The environmental consequences of drought include losses in plant growth; increases in fire and insect outbreaks; altered rates of carbon, nutrient, and water cycling; and local species extinctions.
Because
energy
and water are so interdependent, the availability and predictability of water resources can directly affect energy systems. Energy professionals need information on current drought conditions and outlooks in order to make informed decisions on cooling, alternative water supplies, pricing, and infrastructure security.
During drought conditions that result in low water levels on rivers and other waterways, port and maritime
navigation and
transportation
operations may be limited due to a reduction in available routes and cargo-carrying capacity, resulting in increased costs. In addition, higher temperatures that often coexist with drought can impact roads, airport runways, and rail lines.
Drought is defined as the lack of
precipitation
over an extended period of time, usually for a season or more, that results in a water shortage. Changes in precipitation can substantially disrupt crops and livestock, influence the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, and affect the quality and quantity of water available for municipal and industrial use.
Snow drought
is a period of abnormally low snowpack for the time of year. Snowpack typically acts as a natural reservoir, providing water throughout the drier summer months. Lack of snowpack storage, or a shift in timing of snowmelt, can be a challenge for drought planning.
Periods of drought can lead to inadequate
water supply
, threatening the health, safety, and welfare of communities. Streamflow, groundwater, reservoir, and snowpack data are key to monitoring and forecasting water supply.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Streamflow Conditions
Record Mean Daily Low
Estimated streamflow is the lowest mean daily value recorded at this gauge on this day of the year.
Much Below Normal (<10th Percentile)
Estimated streamflow is in the 0–10th percentile of historical streamflow values recorded at this gauge on this day of the year.
Below Normal (10th–25th Percentile)
Estimated streamflow is in the 10th–25th percentile of historical streamflow values recorded at this gauge on this day of the year.
Normal (25th–75th Percentile)
Estimated streamflow is in the 25th–75th percentile of historical streamflow values recorded at this gauge on this day of the year.
Above Normal (75th–90th Percentile)
Estimated streamflow is in the 75th–90th percentile of historical streamflow values recorded at this gauge on this day of the year.
Much Above Normal (>90th Percentile)
Estimated streamflow is in the 90th–100th percentile of historical streamflow values recorded at this gauge on this day of the year.
Record Mean Daily High
Estimated streamflow is the highest mean daily value ever measured at this gauge on this day of the year.
Not Ranked
A flow category has not been computed for this gauge, for example due to insufficient historical data or no current streamflow estimates.
Probability of Below-Normal Precipitation
33%–40% Chance of Below Normal
There is an
33%–40% chance
of below-normal precipitation during this period.
40%–50% Chance of Below Normal
There is an
40%–50% chance
of below-normal precipitation during this period.
50%–60% Chance of Below Normal
There is an
50%–60% chance
of below-normal precipitation during this period.
60%–70% Chance of Below Normal
There is an
60%–70% chance
of below-normal precipitation during this period.
70%–80% Chance of Below Normal
There is an
70%–80% chance
of below-normal precipitation during this period.
80%–90% Chance of Below Normal
There is an
80%–90% chance
of below-normal precipitation during this period.
>90% Chance of Below Normal
There is a
>90% chance
of below-normal precipitation during this period.
100%
Probability of Above-Normal Precipitation
33%–40% Chance of Above Normal
There is an
33%–40% chance
of above-normal precipitation during this period.
40%–50% Chance of Above Normal
There is an
40%–50% chance
of above-normal precipitation during this period.
50%–60% Chance of Above Normal
There is an
50%–60% chance
of above-normal precipitation during this period.
60%–70% Chance of Above Normal
There is an
60%–70% chance
of above-normal precipitation during this period.
70%–80% Chance of Above Normal
There is an
70%–80% chance
of above-normal precipitation during this period.
80%–90% Chance of Above Normal
There is an
80%–90% chance
of above-normal precipitation during this period.
>90% Chance of Above Normal
There is a
>90% chance
of above-normal precipitation during this period.
100%
Probability of Near-Normal Precipitation
33%–40% of Near Normal
There is an
33%–40% chance
of near-normal precipitation during this period.
40%–50% of Near Normal
There is an
40%–50% chance
of near-normal precipitation during this period.
50%
This map shows 1-day average streamflow conditions for yesterday compared to historical conditions for the same day of the year. Both 1-day and historical streamflow values are calculated as mean discharge (cubic feet per second) over a 24-hour period. Only streamgages with 30 or more years of data are included in this map.
Click on a streamgage to view current data from the U.S. Geological Survey.
These streamflow data are provisional
and subject to revision.
This map shows the probability (percent chance) of above-normal, near-normal, or below-normal precipitation over the next calendar month.
Source(s):
U.S. Geological Survey
Source(s):
CPC
This map updates daily on Drought.gov, showing mean daily streamflow values from the previous day. View the most recent
real-time streamflow data from USGS
The Climate Prediction Center updates its monthly precipitation outlook on the last day of every calendar month.
Periods of drought can lead to inadequate
water supply
, threatening the health, safety, and welfare of communities. Streamflow, groundwater, reservoir, and snowpack data are key to monitoring and forecasting water supply.
Drought can alter the ecological balance of natural systems and harm fish, wildlife, and plant species, as well as the benefits that these
ecosystems
provide to human communities. The environmental consequences of drought include losses in plant growth; increases in fire and insect outbreaks; altered rates of carbon, nutrient, and water cycling; and local species extinctions.
Because
energy
and water are so interdependent, the availability and predictability of water resources can directly affect energy systems. Energy professionals need information on current drought conditions and outlooks in order to make informed decisions on cooling, alternative water supplies, pricing, and infrastructure security.
During drought conditions that result in low water levels on rivers and other waterways, port and maritime
navigation and
transportation
operations may be limited due to a reduction in available routes and cargo-carrying capacity, resulting in increased costs. In addition, higher temperatures that often coexist with drought can impact roads, airport runways, and rail lines.
Drought is defined as the lack of
precipitation
over an extended period of time, usually for a season or more, that results in a water shortage. Changes in precipitation can substantially disrupt crops and livestock, influence the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, and affect the quality and quantity of water available for municipal and industrial use.
Snow drought
is a period of abnormally low snowpack for the time of year. Snowpack typically acts as a natural reservoir, providing water throughout the drier summer months. Lack of snowpack storage, or a shift in timing of snowmelt, can be a challenge for drought planning.
Periods of drought can lead to inadequate
water supply
, threatening the health, safety, and welfare of communities. Streamflow, groundwater, reservoir, and snowpack data are key to monitoring and forecasting water supply.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Data Valid:
04/22/26
Updates Monthly:
04/16/26
USGS streamflow map details and information:
Provisional
percent of streamflow sites that are below normal in {{STATE_NAME_CLEAN}}
percent of streamflow sites that are above normal in {{STATE_NAME_CLEAN}}
percent area of {{STATE_NAME_CLEAN}} with above normal precipitation probability this month
50
percent area of {{STATE_NAME_CLEAN}} with below normal precipitation probability this month
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Public Health in Marion County
AirNow Air Quality Index
The U.S.
Air Quality Index
(AQI) is designed to communicate whether air quality is healthy or unhealthy. This map displays the AQI at sensors across the U.S. alongside the current U.S. Drought Monitor, as of 10 a.m. Eastern.
Source(s):
AirNow
Drought can cause significant human health outcomes that can challenge
public health
departments, emergency managers, and healthcare providers. Drought can lead to decreased water quantity and quality, increased incidence of illness or disease, increased mortality rates, and adverse mental health outcomes as livelihoods are challenged.
During drought conditions, fuels for
wildfire
, such as grasses and trees, can dry out and become more flammable. Drought can also increase the probability of ignition and the rate at which fire spreads. Temperature, soil moisture, humidity, wind speed, and fuel availability (vegetation) are all factors that interact to influence the frequency of large wildfires.
Air Quality
AQI 0 to 50: Good
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Learn more.
AQI 51 to 100: Moderate
Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Learn more.
AQI 101 to 150: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
Learn more.
AQI 151 to 200: Unhealthy
Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Learn more.
AQI 201 to 300: Very Unhealthy
Health alert: The risk of health effects is increased for everyone.
Learn more.
AQI >301: Hazardous
Health warning of emergency conditions: everyone is more likely to be affected.
Learn more.
U.S. Drought Monitor
D0 - Abnormally Dry
Abnormally Dry (D0) indicates a region that is going into or coming out of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D1 – Moderate Drought
Moderate Drought (D1) is the first of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D2 – Severe Drought
Severe Drought (D2) is the second of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D3 – Extreme Drought
Extreme Drought (D3) is the third of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D4 – Exceptional Drought
Exceptional Drought (D4) is the most intense drought category, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
The U.S.
Air Quality Index
(AQI) is designed to communicate whether air quality is healthy or unhealthy. This map displays the AQI at sensors across the U.S. alongside the current U.S. Drought Monitor, as of 10 a.m. Eastern.
Source(s):
AirNow
On Drought.gov, Air Quality Index maps are updated daily at 10 a.m. Eastern. View
hourly air quality information
from AirNow.
Drought can cause significant human health outcomes that can challenge
public health
departments, emergency managers, and healthcare providers. Drought can lead to decreased water quantity and quality, increased incidence of illness or disease, increased mortality rates, and adverse mental health outcomes as livelihoods are challenged.
During drought conditions, fuels for
wildfire
, such as grasses and trees, can dry out and become more flammable. Drought can also increase the probability of ignition and the rate at which fire spreads. Temperature, soil moisture, humidity, wind speed, and fuel availability (vegetation) are all factors that interact to influence the frequency of large wildfires.
Data Valid:
04/23/26
No
Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service
No
Air Quality Warning issued by the National Weather Service
No
in {{COUNTY_NAME}}
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Future Conditions for Marion County
Quantitative Precipitation Forecast
1-Day
7-Day
Predicted Inches of Precipitation
Less than 0.01 inch
0.01 to 0.1 inch
0.1 to 0.25 inch
0.25 to 0.5 inch
0.5 to 0.75 inch
0.75 to 1 inch
1 to 1.25 inches
1.25 to 1.5 inches
1.5 to 1.75 inches
1.75
1.75 to 2 inches
1.5 to 2 inches
2 to 2.5 inches
2.5 to 3 inches
3 to 4 inches
4 to 5 inches
5 to 7 inches
7 to 10 inches
10 to 15 inches
15 to 20 inches
More than 20 inches
Predicted Inches of Precipitation
Less than 0.01 inch
0.01 to 0.1 inch
0.1 to 0.25 inch
0.25 to 0.5 inch
0.5 to 0.75 inch
0.75 to 1 inch
1 to 1.25 inches
1.25 to 1.5 inches
1.5 to 1.75 inches
1.75
1.75 to 2 inches
1.5 to 2 inches
2 to 2.5 inches
2.5 to 3 inches
3 to 4 inches
4 to 5 inches
5 to 7 inches
7 to 10 inches
10 to 15 inches
15 to 20 inches
More than 20 inches
This map shows the amount of liquid precipitation (in inches) expected to fall over the next 1 day, according to the National Weather Service.
This map shows the amount of liquid precipitation (in inches) expected to fall over the next 7 days, according to the National Weather Service.
Source(s):
National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center
Source(s):
National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center
The Quantitative Precipitation Forecast maps on Drought.gov are updated once a day and are valid from 7 a.m. Eastern that day.
The Quantitative Precipitation Forecast maps on Drought.gov are updated once a day and are valid from 7 a.m. Eastern that day.
Drought is defined as the lack of
precipitation
over an extended period of time, usually for a season or more, that results in a water shortage. Changes in precipitation can substantially disrupt crops and livestock, influence the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, and affect the quality and quantity of water available for municipal and industrial use.
Flash drought
is the rapid onset or intensification of drought. Unlike slow-evolving drought, which is caused by a decline in precipitation, flash drought occurs when low precipitation is accompanied by abnormally high temperatures, high winds, and/or changes in radiation. These sometimes-rapid changes can quickly raise evapotranspiration rates and remove available water from the landscape.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Drought is defined as the lack of
precipitation
over an extended period of time, usually for a season or more, that results in a water shortage. Changes in precipitation can substantially disrupt crops and livestock, influence the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, and affect the quality and quantity of water available for municipal and industrial use.
Flash drought
is the rapid onset or intensification of drought. Unlike slow-evolving drought, which is caused by a decline in precipitation, flash drought occurs when low precipitation is accompanied by abnormally high temperatures, high winds, and/or changes in radiation. These sometimes-rapid changes can quickly raise evapotranspiration rates and remove available water from the landscape.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
Data Valid:
04/23/26–04/24/26
04/23/26
Data Valid:
04/23/26–04/30/26
04/23/26
U.S. Drought Outlooks
Monthly
Seasonal
Drought Is Predicted To...
Drought Persists
During this time period,  NOAA's Climate Prediction Center predicts that drought conditions will persist.
Drought Improves
During this time period, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center predicts that existing drought conditions will improve (but not be removed).
Drought Is Removed
During this time period, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center predicts that drought will be removed.
Drought Develops
During this time period, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center predicts that drought will develop.
No Drought Present
According to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, there is no drought, and is drought development is not predicted.
Drought Is Predicted To...
Drought Persists
During this time period,  NOAA's Climate Prediction Center predicts that drought conditions will persist.
Drought Improves
During this time period, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center predicts that existing drought conditions will improve (but not be removed).
Drought Is Removed
During this time period, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center predicts that drought will be removed.
Drought Develops
During this time period, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center predicts that drought will develop.
No Drought Present
According to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, there is no drought, and is drought development is not predicted.
The Monthly Drought Outlook predicts whether drought will develop, remain, improve, or be removed in the next calendar month.
The Seasonal Drought Outlook predicts whether drought will develop, remain, improve, or be removed in the next 3 months or so.
Source(s):
Climate Prediction Center
Source(s):
Climate Prediction Center
The Climate Prediction Center issues its Monthly Drought Outlooks on the last day of the calendar month.
The Climate Prediction Center issues its Seasonal Drought Outlooks on the third Thursday of each calendar month. Sometimes, the map is adjusted on the last day of the month to maintain consistency with the Monthly Drought Outlook.
Snow drought
is a period of abnormally low snowpack for the time of year. Snowpack typically acts as a natural reservoir, providing water throughout the drier summer months. Lack of snowpack storage, or a shift in timing of snowmelt, can be a challenge for drought planning.
Periods of drought can lead to inadequate
water supply
, threatening the health, safety, and welfare of communities. Streamflow, groundwater, reservoir, and snowpack data are key to monitoring and forecasting water supply.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
During drought conditions, fuels for
wildfire
, such as grasses and trees, can dry out and become more flammable. Drought can also increase the probability of ignition and the rate at which fire spreads. Temperature, soil moisture, humidity, wind speed, and fuel availability (vegetation) are all factors that interact to influence the frequency of large wildfires.
Snow drought
is a period of abnormally low snowpack for the time of year. Snowpack typically acts as a natural reservoir, providing water throughout the drier summer months. Lack of snowpack storage, or a shift in timing of snowmelt, can be a challenge for drought planning.
Periods of drought can lead to inadequate
water supply
, threatening the health, safety, and welfare of communities. Streamflow, groundwater, reservoir, and snowpack data are key to monitoring and forecasting water supply.
Drought can reduce the water availability and water quality necessary for productive farms, ranches, and grazing lands, resulting in significant negative direct and indirect economic impacts to the agricultural sector. Monitoring
agricultural drought
typically focuses on examining levels of precipitation, evaporative demand, soil moisture, and surface/groundwater quantity and quality.
During drought conditions, fuels for
wildfire
, such as grasses and trees, can dry out and become more flammable. Drought can also increase the probability of ignition and the rate at which fire spreads. Temperature, soil moisture, humidity, wind speed, and fuel availability (vegetation) are all factors that interact to influence the frequency of large wildfires.
Data Valid:
04/01/26–04/30/26
03/31/26
Data Valid:
04/16/26–07/31/26
04/16/26
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Historical Conditions for Marion County
2000–Present
1895–Present
0 –2025
Time Period (Years):
Start Year
Show Category:
U.S. Drought Monitor
D0 - Abnormally Dry
Abnormally Dry (D0) indicates a region that is going into or coming out of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D1 – Moderate Drought
Moderate Drought (D1) is the first of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D2 – Severe Drought
Severe Drought (D2) is the second of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D3 – Extreme Drought
Extreme Drought (D3) is the third of four drought categories (D1–D4), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
D4 – Exceptional Drought
Exceptional Drought (D4) is the most intense drought category, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
View typical impacts by state.
The U.S. Drought Monitor (2000–present) depicts the location and intensity of drought across the country. Every Thursday, authors from NOAA, USDA, and the National Drought Mitigation Center produce a new map based on their assessments of the best available data and input from local observers. The map uses five categories: Abnormally Dry (D0), showing areas that may be going into or are coming out of drought, and four levels of drought (D1–D4).
Time Period (Years):
Start Year
Show Category:
Dry Conditions
D4 (SPI of -2.0 or less)
The 9-month Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) value for this location is
-2.0 or less
, indicating exceptional drought (D4) conditions.
D3 (SPI of -1.9 to -1.6)
The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) value for this location is between
-1.9 to -1.6
, indicating extreme drought (D3) conditions.
D2 (SPI of -1.5 to -1.3)
The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) value for this location is between
-1.5 to -1.3
, indicating severe drought (D2) conditions.
D1 (SPI of -1.2 to -0.8)
The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) value for this location is between
-1.2 to -0.8
, indicating moderate drought (D1) conditions.
D0 (SPI of -0.7 to -0.5)
The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) value for this location is between
-0.7 to -0.5
, indicating abnormally dry (D0) conditions.
Wet Conditions
W0 (SPI of 0.5 to 0.7)
The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) value for this location is between
0.5 to 0.7
, indicating abnormally wet (W0) conditions.
W1 (SPI of 0.8 to 1.2)
The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) value for this location is between
0.8 to 1.2
, indicating moderate wet (W1) conditions.
W2 (SPI of 1.3 to 1.5)
The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) value for this location is between
1.3 to 1.5
, indicating severe wet (W2) conditions.
W3 (SPI of 1.6 to 1.9)
The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) value for this location is between
1.6 to 1.9
, indicating extreme wet (W3) conditions.
W4 (SPI of 2.0 or more)
The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) value for this location is
2.0 or greater
, indicating exceptional wet (W4) conditions.
Drought results from an imbalance between water supply and water demand. The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) measures water supply, specifically precipitation. SPI captures how observed precipitation (rain, hail, snow) deviates from the climatological average over a given time period—in this case, over the 9 months leading up to the selected date. Red hues indicate drier conditions, while blue hues indicate wetter conditions. Data are available monthly from 1895–present.
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Dry Conditions
D4 (PMDI of -5.0 or less)
Tree rings were used to reconstruct a Palmer Modified Drought Index (PMDI) value for each June–August, estimating relative dryness. The PMDI value for this location is
-5.0 or less
, indicating exceptional drought (D4) conditions.
D3 (PMDI of -4.9 to -4.0)
Tree rings were used to reconstruct a Palmer Modified Drought Index (PMDI) value for each June–August, estimating relative dryness. The PMDI value for this location is
-4.9 to -4.0
, indicating extreme drought (D3) conditions.
D2 (PMDI of -3.9 to -3.0)
Tree rings were used to reconstruct a Palmer Modified Drought Index (PMDI) value for each June–August, estimating relative dryness. The PMDI value for this location is
-3.9 to -3.0
, indicating severe drought (D2) conditions.
D1 (PMDI of -2.9 to -2.0)
Tree rings were used to reconstruct a Palmer Modified Drought Index (PMDI) value for each June–August, estimating relative dryness. The PMDI value for this location is
-2.9 to -2.0
, indicating moderate drought (D1) conditions.
D0 (PMDI of -1.9 to -1.0)
Tree rings were used to reconstruct a Palmer Modified Drought Index (PMDI) value for each June–August, estimating relative dryness. The PMDI value for this location is
-1.9 to -1.0
, indicating abnormally dry (D0) conditions.
Wet Conditions
W0 (PMDI of 1.0 to 1.9)
Tree rings were used to reconstruct a Palmer Modified Drought Index (PMDI) value for each June–August, estimating relative dryness. The PMDI value for this location is
1.0 to 1.9
, indicating abnormally wet (W0) conditions.
W1 (PMDI of 2.0 to 2.9)
Tree rings were used to reconstruct a Palmer Modified Drought Index (PMDI) value for each June–August, estimating relative dryness. The PMDI value for this location is
2.0 to 2.9
, indicating moderate wet (W1) conditions.
W2 (PMDI of 3.0 to 3.9)
Tree rings were used to reconstruct a Palmer Modified Drought Index (PMDI) value for each June–August, estimating relative dryness. The PMDI value for this location is
3.0 to 3.9
, indicating severe wet (W2) conditions.
W3 (PMDI of 4.0 to 4.9)
Tree rings were used to reconstruct a Palmer Modified Drought Index (PMDI) value for each June–August, estimating relative dryness. The PMDI value for this location is
4.0 to 4.9
, indicating extreme wet (W3) conditions.
W4 (PMDI of 5.0 or greater)
Tree rings were used to reconstruct a Palmer Modified Drought Index (PMDI) value for each June–August, estimating relative dryness. The PMDI value for this location is
5.0 or greater
, indicating exceptional wet (W4) conditions.
In paleoclimatology, proxy climate data (e.g., tree rings, ocean sediments) can allow us to reconstruct past climate conditions before we had widespread instrumental records. The
Living Blended Drought Atlas
, shown here, estimates average drought conditions each summer (June–August) as far back as the year 0 by combining tree-ring reconstructions and instrumental records. Red hues indicate drier conditions, while blue hues indicate wetter conditions.
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