Indiana, 2012

Drought in Indiana, June 12 to 30, 2012

June 12 to 30, 2012 · NWS IND · 33 events in 33 counties and zones

Setting the scene for this drought, meteorological spring of 2012 in central Indiana went down as the warmest on record. 1 degrees set during the spring of 1977 was shattered by almost two degrees.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 33 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
33

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS IND wrote it up.

Setting the scene for this drought, meteorological spring of 2012 in central Indiana went down as the warmest on record. At Indianapolis, the old record average temperature of 58.1 degrees set during the spring of 1977 was shattered by almost two degrees. Drier than normal conditions were also experienced across central Indiana throughout the spring, with many locations ending up three to six inches below normal on precipitation throughout the period.

A consistent pattern began to develop by the middle of June, as upper level ridging would expand into the region for a few days producing above normal temperatures, before a weak frontal passage would bring the temperatures back down to near or slightly below normal with the upper ridge shifting back to the south and west. The presence of predominant surface high pressure and steadily worsening drought conditions across the Ohio Valley enabled increasingly hotter temperatures each time the upper ridging returned.

June was the driest month in over a hundred years in portions of central and southern Indiana. Monthly rainfall totaled from virtually nothing in portions of central Indiana to nearly 6 inches in northwest Indiana. Much of central and southern Indiana received less than an inch of rainfall for the entire month of June. Normal rainfall for June is 4 to 5 inches.

Stream levels in much of central and southern Indiana had fallen to record or near record low levels for late June. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources issued warnings to local boaters because local reservoirs were so low for the height of boating season.

Crop yields in much of the state will be reduced in later months because of the drought. Numerous wildfires broke out in the later portion of the month, very unusual for June in Indiana. Many communities requested voluntary water conservation. At least one local water company fined violators for ignoring its mandatory restriction on outdoor watering.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Indianapolis, IN wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 12, 5:13 AM EST, 1 hour 47 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 12, 5:13 AM EST, 1 hour 47 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
613 AM EDT TUE JUN 12 2012

.UPDATE...

THE AVIATION SECTION HAS BEEN UPDATED BELOW.

&&

.SYNOPSIS...
ISSUED AT 225 AM EDT TUE JUN 12 2012

A COLD FRONT WILL SWEEP ACROSS INDIANA EARLY THIS
MORNING...ACCOMPANIED BY JUST A FEW CLOUDS. HIGH PRESSURE OVER
THE NORTHERN PLAINS WILL THEN BUILD ACROSS THE REGION AND SETTLE
OVER THE EASTERN HALF OF THE COUNTRY FOR THE NEXT WEEK. THIS WILL
RESULT IN A LONG PERIOD OF MORE DRY WEATHER FOR INDIANA.

AS SOUTHERLY FLOW DEVELOPS AROUND THE HIGH...LOOK FOR DAILY
TEMPERATURES SLOWLY GET WARMER AS THE WEEKEND AND THE NEXT WORKWEEK
PROGRESSES.

&&

.NEAR TERM /TODAY/...
ISSUED AT 225 AM EDT TUE JUN 12 2012

SURFACE ANALYSIS EARLY THIS MORNING SHOWS A COLD FRONT OVER
EASTERN ILLINOIS AND SOUTHEAST MISSOURI. IR IMAGES SHOW LIMITED
THIN CLOUD COVER ACROSS STATE. RADAR MOSAICS FAIL TO SHOW ANY
ECHOS. DEW POINTS WERE IN THE MIDDLE 60S...HOWEVER DRIER DEW
POINTS IN THE MIDDLE 50S WERE FOUND IN THE WAKE OF THE FRONT.
WATER VAPOR IMAGERY SHOWS NICE SUBSIDENCE OVER WESTERN ILLINOIS
POISED TO PUSH INTO INDIANA IN THE WAKE OF THE FRONT.

FORECAST SOUNDINGS TODAY DRY OUT DRAMATICALLY. CONVECTIVE
TEMPERATURES REACH THE MID 90S AND CU IS NOT EXPECTED. THUS WITH
CLEAR SKIES IN THE WAKE OF THE FRONT LOOK FOR SKIES TO BECOME
MOSTLY SUNNY TODAY.

GOOD COLD AIR ADVECTION TODAY IN THE WAKE OF THE FRONT AS 850MB
TEMPS FALL TO NEAR 11C-12C BY 00Z. GIVEN THESE TEMPS A BLEND OF
THE MAV AND MET SEEMS TO BE ON THE MARK.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
ISSUED AT 225 AM EDT TUE JUN 12 2012

MODELS REMAIN IN PRETTY GOOD AGREEMENT WITH THE OVERALL PATTERN
AND WILL USE A BLEND.

LARGE SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE WILL PUSH THROUGH THE GREAT LAKES
DURING THIS PERIOD...PROVIDING MAINLY A DRY AND NORTHERLY AND THEN
EASTERLY SURFACE FLOW TO CENTRAL INDIANA. FORECAST SOUNDINGS EACH
DAY INDICATE UNATTAINABLE CONVECTIVE TEMPERATURES AND TIME HEIGHTS
REMAIN QUITE DRY WITH SUBSIDENCE.

ALOFT...RIDGING BUILDS THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT. THIS WILL RESULT IN
ANY WEATHER DISTURBANCES BEING PUSHED WELL NORTH OF INDIANA. THUS
THE DRY PATTERN CONTINUES. WILL USE A PERIOD OF MOSTLY SUNNY DAYS
AND MOSTLY CLEAR NIGHTS THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT.

AS FOR TEMPS...WILL STICK CLOSE WITH A BLEND OF THE MAV AND MET AS
THEY APPEAR TO HAVE A GOOD HANDLE ON THINGS BASED UPON EXPECTED 850MB
TEMPS.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
ISSUED AT 225 AM EDT TUE JUN 12 2012

GUIDANCE CONTINUES TO SUGGEST A STRONG UPPER LEVEL RIDGE DOMINATING
THE AREA DURING THE LONG TERM PORTION OF THE FORECAST. WHILE THIS
MAKES THE PRECIPITATION PORTION OF THE FORECAST SIMPLE...THIS WOULD
UNFORTUNATELY MEAN A CONTINUED SLIDE INTO DROUGHT.

INITIALIZATION LEFT SOMETHING TO BE DESIRED IN MANY PERIODS ON
POPS...WITH A LOT OF SLIGHT CHANCES SHOWING UP LATE IN THE WEEKEND
INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK WITH THE RIDGE REMAINING ENTRENCHED. HAVE
REMOVED THESE IN CONCERT WITH NEIGHBORING OFFICES.

TWEAKED DEWPOINTS DOWNWARD A COUPLE DEGREES ACROSS THE BOARD...AS
SIGNIFICANT MOISTURE RETURN APPEARS UNLIKELY...AND VERY DRY
ANTECEDENT CONDITIONS WILL WORK AGAINST INCREASING NUMBERS IN THIS
AREA AS WELL.

INCREASED MAX TEMPS A COUPLE DEGREES OVER INITIALIZATION IN MOST
PERIODS AS STRONG RIDGE AND 850 TEMPS OF OVER 17C WITH DRY GROUND
SHOULD PLACE US WELL INTO THE UPPER 80S TO NEAR 90 MOST DAYS. THESE
DRY CONDITIONS AND LOWERED DEWPOINTS ALSO SUGGEST MIN TEMPS SHOULD
BE LOWERED A BIT...AND THIS WAS DONE.

&&

.AVIATION /DISCUSSION FOR THE 12/12Z TAFS/...
ISSUED AT 613 AM EDT TUE JUN 12 2012

VFR THROUGH THE PERIOD.

COLD FRONT CONTINUES ITS PUSH ACROSS THE TAF SITES...AND SHOULD BE
NEARLY CLEAR OF ALL BUT PERHAPS BMG AT ISSUANCE TIME.

ONLY POTENTIAL CLOUD COVER WILL CONSIST POSSIBLY OF SOME HIGH CLOUD
BLOWOFF FROM CONVECTIVE COMPLEX ACROSS LOWER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY. LOW
LEVELS WILL BE QUITE DRY...SO CUMULUS DEVELOPMENT SHOULD BE VERY
LIMITED IF IT OCCURS AT ALL.

WINDS WILL BE OUT OF THE NORTHWEST AROUND 310-340 DURING THE COURSE
OF THE DAY...WITH GUSTS APPROACHING 20KT LIKELY. THESE WILL END
AROUND 23Z IN TYPICAL DIURNAL FASHION...AND WINDS WILL GRADUALLY
BECOME NORTHERLY TONIGHT...AND NORTHEASTERLY LATE IN THE TAF PERIOD
AS HIGH PRESSURE SHUTTLES ACROSS THE REGION.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
ISSUED AT 225 AM EDT TUE JUN 12 2012

AS DRY WEATHER IS EXPECTED FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS IT APPEARS
AFTERNOON MIN RH/S MAY REACH LESS THAN 30 PERCENT AT TIMES.
HOWEVER WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN LIGHT AS HIGH PRESSURE
CONTINUES TO BE IN PLACE ACROSS THE AREA...PREVENTING RED FLAG
CONDITIONS.  DRY WEATHER OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS HAVE ALLOWED
FUEL MOISTURES TO FALL TO 11-15 PERCENT. HOWEVER ANY INCREASE IN
WINDS MAY RESULT IN AN ENHANCED FIRE DANGER. WILL CONTINUE TO
MONITOR CLOSELY.

&&

.IND WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...NONE.

&&

SYNOPSIS...PUMA
NEAR TERM...PUMA
SHORT TERM...PUMA
LONG TERM....NIELD
AVIATION...NIELD
FIRE WEATHER...PUMA
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 12, 2:08 AM EST, 4 hours 52 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
308 AM EDT TUE JUN 12 2012

INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-130715-
CARROLL-WARREN-TIPPECANOE-CLINTON-HOWARD-FOUNTAIN-MONTGOMERY-
BOONE-TIPTON-HAMILTON-MADISON-DELAWARE-RANDOLPH-VERMILLION-PARKE-
PUTNAM-HENDRICKS-MARION-HANCOCK-HENRY-VIGO-CLAY-OWEN-MORGAN-
JOHNSON-SHELBY-RUSH-SULLIVAN-GREENE-MONROE-BROWN-BARTHOLOMEW-
DECATUR-KNOX-DAVIESS-MARTIN-LAWRENCE-JACKSON-JENNINGS-
308 AM EDT TUE JUN 12 2012

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL INDIANA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

OUTLOOK: NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

HAZARDS: NONE.

TIMING: NONE.

DISCUSSION: HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD ACROSS THE AREA TODAY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

OUTLOOK: NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

DISCUSSION: A STRONG AREA OF HIGH PRESSURE WILL ESTABLISH ITSELF
ACROSS THE AREA THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK INTO THE
WEEKEND...WITH DRY WEATHER EXPECTED. AFTERNOON MINIMUM RELATIVE
HUMIDITIES MAY FALL TO LESS THAN 30 PERCENT...ENHANCING FIRE DANGER.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT ANTICIPATED.

&&

MORE INFORMATION...ALONG WITH OTHER WEATHER...HYDROLOGICAL AND
CLIMATE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND...AT HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/IND (ALL
LOWERCASE)

PUMA

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33 drought. Local standard time, as filed.

Drought, Knox

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Knox forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
38.689, -87.418 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 12th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed approximately the southern third of Knox County into a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, this had worsened to Extreme (D3) drought designation.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Daviess

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Daviess forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
38.702, -87.072 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed approximately the all of Daviess County into a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, this had worsened to Extreme (D3) drought designation.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Sullivan

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Sullivan forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.089, -87.415 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed approximately the southwest two thirds of Sullivan County into a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, this had expanded to include the remainder of the county and the far southeast corner had worsened to Extreme (D3) drought designation.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Tippecanoe

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Tippecanoe forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
40.389, -86.894 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed approximately the all but the far southwest corner of Howard County into a Severe (D2) drought designation continuing through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Clinton

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Clinton forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
40.302, -86.475 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed slightly more than the northwest half Clinton County into a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, this had expanded to cover the entire county.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Tipton

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Tipton forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
40.311, -86.052 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed approximately the northern third of Tipton County into a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, this had expanded to cover the entire county.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Martin

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Martin forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
38.708, -86.803 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed approximately the western third of Martin County into a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, this had expanded to include the remainder of the county and all but the northeast third of the county had worsened to Extreme (D3) drought designation.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Greene

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Greene forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.036, -86.962 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed approximately the southwest quarter of Greene County into a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, this had expanded to include the remainder of the county and a small sliver in the southwestern portion of the county had worsened to Extreme (D3) drought designation.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Montgomery

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Montgomery forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
40.040, -86.893 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed far northern portions of Montgomery County into a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, this had expanded to include all but the far western portions of the county.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Madison

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Madison forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
40.162, -85.719 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed far northwestern portions of Madison County into a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, this had expanded to include the remainder of the county.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Delaware

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Delaware forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
40.228, -85.397 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Delaware County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Henry

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Henry forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.931, -85.396 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Henry County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Boone

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Boone forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
40.051, -86.469 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Boone County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Hamilton

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Hamilton forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
40.073, -86.052 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Hamilton County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Hancock

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Hancock forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.824, -85.773 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Hancock County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Hendricks

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Hendricks forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.770, -86.510 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Hendricks County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Putnam

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Putnam forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.666, -86.845 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Putnam County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Clay

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Clay forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.393, -87.116 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Clay County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Owen

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Owen forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.313, -86.838 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Owen County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Morgan

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Morgan forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.482, -86.446 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Morgan County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Johnson

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Johnson forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.490, -86.102 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Johnson County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Shelby

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Shelby forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.524, -85.792 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Shelby County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Monroe

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Monroe forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.161, -86.523 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Monroe County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Lawrence

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Lawrence forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
38.841, -86.483 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Lawrence County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Brown

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Brown forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.196, -86.227 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Brown County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Vigo

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Vigo forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.431, -87.390 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all but the northwest corner of Vigo County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Rush

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Rush forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.620, -85.466 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all but the southeast corner of Rush County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Bartholomew

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Bartholomew forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.206, -85.898 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all but the southeast corner of Bartholomew County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Decatur

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Decatur forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.307, -85.501 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the far northwest corner of Decatur County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Jackson

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Jackson forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
38.906, -86.037 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the northwest half of Jackson County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Parke

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Parke forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.774, -87.206 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the southeast half of Parke County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Randolph

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Randolph forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
40.158, -85.011 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the western half of Randolph County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought, Marion

When
June 12, 7:00 AM EST to June 30, 11:59 PM EST
Where
Marion forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
39.782, -86.138 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Marion County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.

June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.

Rainfall at the Indianapolis airport totaled only 0.09 inches for the month of June. This was the driest month for the Indianapolis area in over 100 years and the second driest of record. The driest month of record is March 1910 with only 0.07 inches. The previous driest June of record was 0.36 inches during the Great Drought of 1988.

No known damages occurred during this month.

What these are

Drought
A drought reaching severe (D2) or worse on the US Drought Monitor, or with notable impacts.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 396537, 396539, 396540, 396541, 396542, 396543, 396544, 396545, 396546, 396547, 396548, 396549, 396550, 396551, 396553, 396554, 396555, 396556, 396557, 396558, 396559, 396560, 396562, 396567, 396568, 396570, 396571, 396573, 396574, 396575, 396576, 396577, 396579.