Precipitation Indicators for Maryland Drought Regions

Maryland precipitation indicators for periods ending 31-August-2015

Precipitation Indicators for Maryland Drought Regions August 31, 2015
	Since May 31, 2015		WY to Date		Since August 31, 2014
Regions	Percent of Normal	Condition	Percent of Normal	Condition	Percent of Normal	Condition
Western	127%	Normal	97%	Normal	93%	Normal
Central	145%	Normal	108%	Normal	104%	Normal
Eastern	128%	Normal	100%	Normal	99%	Normal
Southern	138%	Normal	107%	Normal	103%	Normal
¹WY or Water Year begins on October 1.

Statewide Average Monthly Precipitation Totals for Water Years 2013, 2014, and 2015

Cumulative Precipitation - Departure From Normal Since May 31, 2013

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Please contact the Water Supply Program at WATER.SUPPLY@maryland.gov or 410-537-3702