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Climate of 2005 - June
Illinois Drought


National Climatic Data Center, 14 July 2005

As noted by the Illinois State Climatologist ( Jim Angel), the Illinois Drought Response Task Force met in early July and issued a press release discussing the status of drought in the state. The Illinois State Water Survey has also developed a drought page for the current drought.

Statewide Precipitation Ranks
for Illinois , 2004-2005
Period Rank
Jun 8th driest
May-Jun 4th driest
Apr-Jun 5th driest
Mar-Jun 2nd driest
Feb-Jun 4th driest
Jan-Jun 17th driest
Dec-Jun 13th driest
Nov-Jun 29th driest
Oct-Jun 54th driest
Sep-Jun 31st driest
Aug-Jun 46th driest
Jul-Jun 46th driest
Graphic showing precipitation departures, January 1998 - present

Graphic showing Palmer Z Index, January 1998 - present

Graphic showing precipitation, June 1895-2005
Graphic showing Palmer Hydrological Drought Index, January 1900 - June 2005
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