Drought Management
Montana is updating its Drought Management Plan.
Go to the new Montana Drought Plan Information HUB to learn more about this multi-agency, stakeholder-driven effort to make Montana more drought resilient. Past meeting recordings and materials along with drought information are available on the site.
If you have questions about the process or how to be involved, contact one of our planners:
Missouri: Michael Downey - 406-444-9748
Yellowstone: Sara Meloy - 406-444-4247
Clark Fork/Kootenai: Valerie Kurth - 406-444-6627
Montana Drought Impact Reporter
* Report directly to DNRC on conditions in your area
* View maps and graphs of reported drought impacts
Governor's Drought and Water Supply Advisory Committee Meeting
Next Meeting - October 5, 2022, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In person: DNRC Headquarters, Montana Room or via Zoom
Co-convened as the: Governor's Drought and Water Supply Advisory Committee (DWSAC) and Drought Task Force
Meeting objectives:
- Examine Montana’s Current Drought Conditions & Season Summary
- Update on Streamflows
- Fall & Early Winter Forecast
- Drought Planning Progress Update
- Drought Response Framework - Presentation and Discussion
For additional information feel free to contact: Michael Downey: mdowney2@mt.gov or 406-444-9748
Drought Outlook Report - Summer 2022
National Drought Impact Reporter
Federal Drought Disaster Assistance Programs
Montana's Hay Hotline
RESOURCES:
Drought Information & Resources
National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) - Drought.gov
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
Mountain Snowpack
NRCS - Snow Survey Data and Analysis
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 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
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)
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
- US Drought Monitor
- Montana Drought Status by County
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- How does the US Drought Monitor work in Montana?
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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
StAGE - DNRC Real-Time Streamflow Gaging Stations
Repair, Construct, Permit or Learn About Dams
State Water Projects Lands Cabin/Home Site Sales