Drought Information Statement for the Quad State Region
Valid January 19, 2024
Issued By: WFO Paducah, Kentucky
Contact Information: nws.paducah@noaa.gov
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U.S. Drought Monitor
Heavy Rain Eliminates Severe Drought

Drought intensity and Extent
D1 (Moderate Drought): Covers all of part of Perry, New Madrid, Wayne, Butler, Carter and Ripley Counties in southeast Missouri as well as areas along and north of a line from Grand Tower to Benton to Fairfield, Illinois

D0: (Abnormally Dry): Cover the rest of the region.

Recent Change in Drought Intensity
One Week Drought Monitor Class Change. 
Drought Improved: One category across most of the region.
 


Precipitation
The region received a decent rain late last week with many areas picking up 1-2 inches. This combined with the rain event earlier last week to help improve drought conditions.


Summary of Impacts
Links: See/submit Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) and view the Drought Impacts Reporter
Hydrologic Impacts 
Many creeks and streams across the region have rebounded to near normal conditions.

Agricultural Impacts
While topsoil remains adequate, soil moisture remains below normal for much of the Ohio and middle Mississippi Valleys.

Fire Hazard Impacts
There are no known impacts at this time

Other Impacts
There are no known impacts at this time

Mitigation Actions
Please refer to your municipality and/or water provider for mitigation information.


Seven Day Precipitation Forecast
After another cold weekend, the region will begin to moderate as we head into the new week. Southerly flow will bring warmer temperatures but also increasing moisture and several chances for rain.

Much of the region could see another 1-2 inches will locally higher amounts possible.


Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
A cold and dry pattern should keep drought conditions generally status quo. Periodic rain or snow events may improve conditions slightly.
Links to the latest:
Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook 
Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Drought Outlook