EXPLORATION 3

Drought Meter for Your Yard

drought meter Find out what the conditions are in your yard! Go to: http://www.drought.gov/drought/content/drought-my-backyard  and type in your zip code and a drought meter will be displayed for your area.

  1. What is your zip code?
  2. What are the conditions for your area? Circle the condition given on the meter:
WET DRY MODERATE SEVERE EXTREME
  1. What is the current Drought Monitor intensity?Circle the condition given for your zip code:
0 (None) D2 (Severe Drought)  
D0 (Abnormally Dry)  D3 (Extreme Drought)
D1 (Moderate Drought)  D4 (Exceptional Drought)

  1. What is the most recent Palmer Drought Severity Index value for your zip code?