Drought in Indiana, July 1 to 31, 2012

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Knox County under an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Daviess County under an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had most of Martin County under an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had most of Sullivan County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had most of Greene County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Clay County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Owen County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had a majority of Vigo County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had half of Parke County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Putnam County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4) across a majority of the county. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Morgan County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4) across a majority of the county. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Monroe County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4) across a majority of the county. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Hendricks County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3) and Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Johnson County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3) and Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Brown County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3) and Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had most of Montgomery County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3) and Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Lawrence County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to range from Severe (D2) southeast to Exceptional (D4) northwest. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had most of Bartholomew County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to range from Severe (D2) southeast to Exceptional (D4) far northwest. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Marion County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Hancock County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Madison County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Hamilton County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Boone County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Clinton County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Tipton County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Howard County under a Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3) across the entire county. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Carroll County under a Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to mostly Extreme (D3) across the entire county. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Delaware County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Henry County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Shelby County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had most of Tippecanoe County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had most of Rush County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had the western half of Jackson County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened across western portions of the county to range from Moderate (D1) southeast to Extreme (D3) northwest. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had the western half of Randolph County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Severe (D2) countywide. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had a small sliver of northwest Decatur County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Severe (D2) countywide. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

On July 10th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Warren County into a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, this had worsened to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

On July 10th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Fountain County into a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, this had worsened to Extreme (D3) and Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

On July 10th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Vermillion County into a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, this had worsened to Extreme (D3) and Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

On July 17th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed approximately the northern third of Jennings County into a Severe (D2) drought designation, continuing through the end of the month. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.