Severe drought conditions began across portions of central Indiana as a result of prolonged hot and dry weather from the middle of July into August. The first third of August started out similar to the vast majority of the previous month, which was characterized by above normal temperatures due to a persistent upper level ridge of high pressure. This allowed much of central Indiana to have highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s and lows near 70.
The dry rainfall pattern from July continued in many areas through August. Monthly rainfall ranged from a quarter of an inch in portions Sullivan, Knox, and Daviess Counties in southwest Indiana to near 7 inches in Warren, Tippecanoe, Cass and Wabash Counties in north central Indiana.

Drought in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 30-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On August 30th, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the southwest two thirds of Johnson County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation. This continued into September 2011. No reports of impacts were received.

Drought in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 30-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On August 30th, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed most of Morgan County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation. This continued into September 2011. No reports of impacts were received.

Drought in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 30-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On August 30th, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the southern quarter of Hendricks County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation. This continued into September 2011. No reports of impacts were received.

Drought in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 30-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On August 30th, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the southeast portion of Putnam County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation. This continued into September 2011. No reports of impacts were received.

Drought in OWEN, INDIANA
From 30-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On August 30th, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the northeast quarter of Owen County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation. This continued into September 2011. No reports of impacts were received.

Drought in MONROE, INDIANA
From 30-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On August 30th, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the far northern portion of Monroe County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation. This continued into September 2011. No reports of impacts were received.

Drought in BROWN, INDIANA
From 30-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On August 30th, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the northern third of Brown County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation. This continued into September 2011. No reports of impacts were received.

Drought in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 30-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On August 30th, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the far northwest corner of Bartholomew County under a Severe (D2) Drought designation. This continued into September 2011. No reports of impacts were received.