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Western and North-Central Pennsylvania have had their Drought Watch lifted as of January 26th.

Are we below normal for precipitation?
Do we have a precipitation defecit? See Maps by clicking here.
Departure from Normal Maps
(from the MARFC)

Read the latest Drought Statement from NWS State College.
Drought Map as of January 26, 2009
Current PA Drought Declaration Map

Drought declarations/cancellations are made at the State level (the Governor/DEP Secretary) through guidance provided by the State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) using data, analyses, and forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS), and the United States Geological Survey (USGS). It should also be noted that local municipalities and water authorities can ask for voluntary water conservation by their customers, and even impose mandatory restrictions, outside of Drought Declarations.

What can we normally expect for rainfall?:
See Maps of Normal Monthly and Yearly Precipitation for Pennsylvania.

What are streamflows like right now?
USGS, Daily Streamflow Map.

What are well levels like right now?
USGS, PA GroundWater Well Levels.

 Parched Earth image, see current reservoir and well (groundwater) levels

How much precipitation have we been getting the last few years?
See the following plot of Statewide Precipitation trend since 1977:
Statewide Precipitation Averages and Trend for PA 1977-2007


 
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