The U.S. Drought Monitor released on November 4th indicated 95% of Indiana was experiencing moderate to extreme drought conditions as of November 2nd. This was an increase in moderate to severe coverage across central Indiana and an increase in extreme conditions across the southern Indiana. Severe drought conditions included most areas along and south of U.S. Highway 36. Extreme drought conditions persisted in much of south central Indiana southward to the Ohio River and into Kentucky. Burning bans existed November 12 in 55% of the Indiana counties.
Three new consequences occurred as the result of severe to extreme drought conditions during the first half of November. During routine training operations by the Indiana National Guard at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge and military personnel at Camp Atterbury, wild fires were started. The fires at Camp Atterbury burned 3,000 acres. The second event was an arsonist setting fires to railroad trestles in southern Indiana. Debris piled up from past high water events, dried out during the drought, and was easily set ablaze because of low river levels. The third drought consequence was a number of shallow wells went dry or the water changed color and taste in portions of southern Indiana.
On November 12, U.S. Geological Survey gauging sites indicated virtually all rivers and streams in Indiana were at below normal levels. Several small watersheds were at or near daily record low flow. The lowest river level for the East Fork White, White, and Wabash Rivers was in southwest Indiana. In central Indiana, all Indianapolis water supply reservoirs and Monroe Lake remained at 2 to 4.5 feet below normal lake levels.
Total precipitation for 2010 at Indianapolis through November 12th was 27.55 inches or more than 8 inches (8.16 inches) below normal. This is the 14th driest year on record at Indianapolis for the January 1st through November 12th periods.
The severe (D2) to extreme (D3) drought indicated by the National Drought Monitor for virtually all of Indiana south of U.S Highway 36 began to improve after some of driest areas of southern Indiana received significant rainfall on the 13th and again on the 16th. Total rainfall of 0.50 to nearly 3 inches occurred east of a line from Fort Wayne to Evansville from the 13th to the 16th. Drought conditions were eliminated in southern Indiana following 3 to 8 inches of rainfall along and south of Interstate 70 from the 22nd to the 30th. Portions of west central and northern Indiana remained on the dry side at the close of November. Stream flow increased greatly following the rains during the last week of November. On the last day of the month, stream flow was above normal in most areas. Geist and Morse reservoirs returned to normal levels, but Monroe Lake and Eagle Creek reservoir remained 2 and 4 feet below normal respectively.

Drought in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 02-NOV-10 07:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the eastern two thirds of Sullivan County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  The remainder of the county remained at Moderate (D1) from the previous month.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in KNOX, INDIANA
From 02-NOV-10 07:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed a majority of Knox County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  The remainder of the county remained at Moderate (D1) from the previous month.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in CLAY, INDIANA
From 02-NOV-10 07:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Clay County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in VIGO, INDIANA
From 02-NOV-10 07:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Vigo County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in JENNINGS, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed most of Jennings County under an Extreme (D3) Drought designation.  This is an increase in intensity across eastern portions of the county from the previous week's designation.  The remainder of the county remained at Severe (D2) from the previous month.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed a majority of Lawrence County under an Extreme (D3) Drought designation.  This is an increase in intensity across central portions of the county from the previous week's designation.  The remainder of the county remained at Severe (D2) from the previous month.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in JACKSON, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor continued an Extreme (D3) Drought designation for Jackson County.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor continued an Extreme (D3) Drought designation for a southern sliver of Bartholomew County.  The remainder of the county remained at Severe (D2) from the previous month.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 02-NOV-10 07:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed far a southern portion of Hamilton County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  The remainder of the county remained at Moderate (D1) from the previous month.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in BOONE, INDIANA
From 02-NOV-10 07:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed far a southern portion of Boone County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  The remainder of the county was at a Moderate (D1) designation.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in MONTGOMERY, INDIANA
From 02-NOV-10 07:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the southern quarter of Montgomery County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  The remainder of the county was at a Moderate (D1) designation.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in VERMILLION, INDIANA
From 02-NOV-10 07:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the southern half of Vermillion County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  The remainder of the county was at a Moderate (D1) designation.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in PARKE, INDIANA
From 02-NOV-10 07:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed a majority of Parke County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  The remainder of the county remained at Moderate (D1) from the previous month.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in HENRY, INDIANA
From 02-NOV-10 07:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the southern two thirds of Henry County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  The remainder of the county remained at Moderate (D1) from the previous month.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in OWEN, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Owen County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  This is an increase in intensity across far western portions of the county from the previous week's designation.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in MADISON, INDIANA
From 02-NOV-10 07:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed far a southern portion of Madison County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  The remainder of the county remained at Moderate (D1) from the previous month.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in BROWN, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor continued a Severe (D2) Drought designation for Brown County.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in MONROE, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor continued a Severe (D2) Drought designation for Monroe County.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in MARTIN, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor continued a Severe (D2) Drought designation for Martin County.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor continued a Severe (D2) Drought designation for Morgan County.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Hancock County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  This is an increase in intensity across central and northern portions of the county from the previous week's designation.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in MARION, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Marion County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  This is an increase in intensity across central and northern portions of the county from the previous week's designation.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Hendricks County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  This is an increase in intensity across central and northern portions of the county from the previous week's designation.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in DECATUR, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor continued a Severe (D2) Drought designation for Decatur County.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in RUSH, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor continued a Severe (D2) Drought designation for Rush County.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor continued a Severe (D2) Drought designation for Shelby County.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor continued a Severe (D2) Drought designation for Johnson County.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Putnam County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  This is an increase in intensity across the northwestern two thirds of the county from the previous week's designation.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in GREENE, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Greene County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  This is an increase in intensity across the western half of the county from the previous week's designation.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.

Drought in DAVIESS, INDIANA
From 01-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On November 2nd, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Daviess County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation.  This is an increase in intensity across the northwestern third of the county from the previous week's designation.  A countywide burn ban was also in effect.  Sufficient rainfall ended the drought by the November 30th issuance of the drought monitor.