Drought Watch

• Drought Summaries
• • Graphic Comparisons of Streamflow and Volume to Historic Values for 23 Sites
  • Comparison of Recent Daily-Average Streamflows to Historical Streamflows for Long-Term Streamgages
  • January 2005 Drought Workshop

• Drought Conditions
• • Surface Water
  • Ground Water
  • Climatic Conditions
• Drought Links

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USGS IN YOUR STATE

USGS Water Science Centers are located in each state.

Colorado DroughtWatch: Links

Colorado Resources

• Colorado Water Conservation Board
• Colorado Water Resources Research Institute
• Colorado Office of Emergency Management - Drought Monitoring
• Colorado Climate Center
• Drought.ColoState.edu

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 Colorado Drought Monitor for the Western Region

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.
Area map showing below normal 7-day average streamflow Site map showing below normal 7-day average streamflow Site map showing below normal 14-day average streamflow Site map showing below normal 28-day average streamflow

FAQ: The Hydrology of Drought

Impact of Climate Change and Land Use in the Southwestern United States, 1997 Workshop

USGS Statement delivered at the 2002 Drought Summit

Publications

SIR 2006–5322 - Effect of Drought on Streamflow and Stream-Water Quality in Colorado, July through September 2002

OFR 93–642 - Drought

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOAA Drought Information Center, a portal for NOAA drought and climate conditions
Palmer Drought Severity Index Map for the United States Climate Prediction Center Drought Assessment

National Weather Service

National Climatic Data Center
Climate Monitoring Temperature Extremes and Droughts Drought Termination and Amelioration

National Resource Conservation Service

Weekly drought reports

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