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Climate of 2003 - April
Michigan Drought

National Climatic Data Center, 15 May 2003

Officials in Michigan reported a significant increase in grass wildfires this spring as drought gripped large parts of the state (Associated Press, 4/29).

Statewide Precipitation Ranks
for Michigan , 2002-2003
Period	Rank
Apr	22^nd wettest ( 87^th driest)
Mar-Apr	25^th wettest ( 83^rd driest)
Feb-Apr	48^th wettest ( 62^nd driest)
Jan-Apr	35^th driest
Dec-Apr	21^st driest
Nov-Apr	13^th driest
Oct-Apr	21^st driest
Sep-Apr	13^th driest
Aug-Apr	22^nd driest
Jul-Apr	27^th driest
Jun-Apr	23^rd driest
May-Apr	33^rd driest

Click here for graphic showing Michigan statewide precipitation departures, January 1998 - present

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Click here for graphic showing Michigan statewide Palmer Z Index, January 1998 - present

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Click here for graphic showing Michigan statewide precipitation, April 1895-2003

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Click here for graphic showing Michigan statewide Palmer Hydrological Drought Index, January 1900 - April 2003

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