Additional Resources
Staying informed during drought conditions is essential for effective planning and response. Below, you’ll find a range of trusted resources to help monitor current conditions and manage the impacts of drought.
- Soil conditions - The NOAA National Weather Service Soil Moisture Monitor
- Snowpack - The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Snowpack and Precipitation Index Maps
- River conditions - NOAA Northwest River Forecast Center Water Supply Forecasts
- The USDA Drought Web page includes timely information on droughts throughout the United States.
- Producer’s Guide to Managing Drought — USDA Farm Service Agency
- Drought and Livestock, The Center for Food Security and Public Health
- Excessive Heat and Your Pets/Livestock, The Center for Food Security and Public Health