Drought Management
Montana Drought Impacts Reporter
* Report directy to DNRC on conditions in your area.
* View maps and graphs of reported drought impacts
Next Governor's Drought & Water Supply Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Meeting Agenda
Join Meeting Online
National Drought Impact Reporter
Federal Drought Disaster Assistance Programs
Montana's Hay Hotline
RESOURCES:
Drought Potential
National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) - Map and Data Viewer
National Weather Service (NWS) - Semi-monthly Drought Report
NWS - US Drought Seasonal Outlook
NWS - Discussion for the Seasonal Drought Outlook
NOAA - Temp, Precip and Drought
Flood Potential
NWS - Advanced Hydrologic Prediction System for Flooding Information
Precipitation
NWS - Weather and Hazards Data Viewer
WestWide Drought Tracker - Standard Precipitation Index (SPI)
NWS - Current Statewide Precipitation Totals
NWS - Montana Weather/Precipitation Summary
High Plains Regional Climate Center - ACIS Maps
Montana Climate Office - Mesonet
Temperature
NOAA - Western Regional Climate Center - Climate Anomaly Maps and Tables
NOAA - National Climatic Data Center - State Annual and Seasonal Time Series
NOAA - National Centers for Environmental Information - Climatological Rankings
Streamflow
NRCS - Peak Streamflow Dates Forecast Table
NRCS - Montana Water Supply Outlook Report
Mountain Snowpack
NRCS - Snow Survey Data and Analysis
NRCS - Current Water Year Data
NRCS - Basin Outlook Reports, Montana Water Supply Outlook Reports
Weather Forecasting
NWS - Weather and Hazards Data Viewer
Climate Monitoring
Montana Climate Office - Mesonet
International Research Institute (IRI) ENSO Forecast
NOAA Climate Prediction Center
NOAA, Climate Prediction Center
Reservoir Storage
DNRC - State Water Projects Bureau
BOR - Great Plains Region, Montana Lakes and Reservoirs
BOR - Pacific Northwest Region, Hungry Horse
NRCS - State and Federal Water Storage Projects
Soil Moisture
National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) - Groundwater and Soil Moisture Conditions
Vegetation Drought Response Index
NOAA, Climate Prediction Center - Soil Moisture Outlooks
National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) - Soil Moisture
USDA - National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) - Crop Progress and Condition
Bureau of Reclamation - AGRImet
Montana Climate Office - Mesonet
Wildfire
Northern Rockies Coordination Center - Predictive Services
National Significant Wildfire Potential Outlook
Fisheries & Wildlife
FWP-Fishing Closures and Restrictions
FWP - Wildlife Drought Contingency Plan
FWP - Statewide Fisheries Management Plan
FWP - Dewatered Streams Information
Crops & Livestock
USDA - Montana Crop Progress Reports
NRCS - Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQUIP)
NRCS - Drought Information for Producers
FSA - Disaster Assistance Programs
Funding
Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) - WaterSMART Drought Response Program
USDA - Drought Programs and Assistance
NRCS - Conservation Funding Opportunities
FEMA - Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation
DNRC - Grants, Loans and Technical Support for Natural Resource Activities
FWP - Future Fisheries Grants for Fisheries Protection
Community Assistance
National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS)
National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC)
Montana Disaster and Emergency Services (DES)
Request State Reference Materials
Bozeman Drought Management Plan (coming soon!)
Big Hole Drought Management Plan
Blackfoot Challenge Drought Response Plan
Community Service Opportunities
Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Montana
Montana Watershed Coordination Council
ServeMontana, Governor's Office of Community Service
NOAA - Cooperative Observeration Program
Local Contacts
Conservation District Directory
Montana Extension Service Agents
Montana Disaster Emergency Services
Send an email to staff
How does the US Drought Monitor work in Montana?
Information on Groundwater and Drought in Montana
- US Drought Monitor
- Montana Drought Status by County
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2017 Drought Impacts - view maps and graphs of responses received from the Montana Drought Impacts Reporter
- Upcoming Events
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- Popular Water Resources Links
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Montana Water Court
Find a Water Right
Water Right Forms
Change Your Water Right Mailing Address
Water Right Applications and Public Notice Documents
Montana Drought and Water Supply
Floodplain Information
Reservoir Storage and Current Levels
Marketing Water Rights
Real-Time Streamflow Gaging Stations - DNRC