Setting the scene for this drought, meteorological spring of 2012 in central Indiana went down as the warmest on record. At Indianapolis, the old record average temperature of 58.1 degrees set during the spring of 1977 was shattered by almost two degrees. Drier than normal conditions were also experienced across central Indiana throughout the spring, with many locations ending up three to six inches below normal on precipitation throughout the period.
A consistent pattern began to develop by the middle of June, as upper level ridging would expand into the region for a few days producing above normal temperatures, before a weak frontal passage would bring the temperatures back down to near or slightly below normal with the upper ridge shifting back to the south and west. The presence of predominant surface high pressure and steadily worsening drought conditions across the Ohio Valley enabled increasingly hotter temperatures each time the upper ridging returned.
June was the driest month in over a hundred years in portions of central and southern Indiana. Monthly rainfall totaled from virtually nothing in portions of central Indiana to nearly 6 inches in northwest Indiana. Much of central and southern Indiana received less than an inch of rainfall for the entire month of June. Normal rainfall for June is 4 to 5 inches.
Stream levels in much of central and southern Indiana had fallen to record or near record low levels for late June. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources issued warnings to local boaters because local reservoirs were so low for the height of boating season.
Crop yields in much of the state will be reduced in later months because of the drought. Numerous wildfires broke out in the later portion of the month, very unusual for June in Indiana. Many communities requested voluntary water conservation. At least one local water company fined violators for ignoring its mandatory restriction on outdoor watering.

Drought in MARION, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Marion County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
Rainfall at the Indianapolis airport totaled only 0.09 inches for the month of June. This was the driest month for the Indianapolis area in over 100 years and the second driest of record. The driest month of record is March 1910 with only 0.07 inches. The previous driest June of record was 0.36 inches during the Great Drought of 1988.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in CLAY, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Clay County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in PARKE, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the southeast half of Parke County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in OWEN, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Owen County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed approximately the all but the far southwest corner of Howard County into a Severe (D2) drought designation continuing through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Morgan County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in CLINTON, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed slightly more than the northwest half Clinton County into a Severe (D2) drought designation.  By the end of the month, this had expanded to cover the entire county.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in DAVIESS, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed approximately the all of Daviess County into a Severe (D2) drought designation.  By the end of the month, this had worsened to Extreme (D3) drought designation.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Johnson County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in KNOX, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 12th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed approximately the southern third of Knox County into a Severe (D2) drought designation.  By the end of the month, this had worsened to Extreme (D3) drought designation.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in TIPTON, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed approximately the northern third of Tipton County into a Severe (D2) drought designation.  By the end of the month, this had expanded to cover the entire county.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed approximately the southwest two thirds of Sullivan County into a Severe (D2) drought designation.  By the end of the month, this had expanded to include the remainder of the county and the far southeast corner had worsened to Extreme (D3) drought designation.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Shelby County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in MARTIN, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed approximately the western third of Martin County into a Severe (D2) drought designation.  By the end of the month, this had expanded to include the remainder of the county and all but the northeast third of the county had worsened to Extreme (D3) drought designation.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in MONROE, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Monroe County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in GREENE, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed approximately the southwest quarter of Greene County into a Severe (D2) drought designation.  By the end of the month, this had expanded to include the remainder of the county and a small sliver in the southwestern portion of the county had worsened to Extreme (D3) drought designation.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Lawrence County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in MONTGOMERY, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed far northern portions of Montgomery County into a Severe (D2) drought designation.  By the end of the month, this had expanded to include all but the far western portions of the county.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in MADISON, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 19th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed far northwestern portions of Madison County into a Severe (D2) drought designation.  By the end of the month, this had expanded to include the remainder of the county.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in BROWN, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Brown County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in VIGO, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all but the northwest corner of Vigo County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Delaware County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in HENRY, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Henry County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in BOONE, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Boone County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in RUSH, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all but the southeast corner of Rush County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all but the southeast corner of Bartholomew County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in DECATUR, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the far northwest corner of Decatur County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Hendricks County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Hamilton County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in RANDOLPH, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the western half of Randolph County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in JACKSON, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the northwest half of Jackson County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Putnam County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 12-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On June 26th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Hancock County under a Severe (D2) drought designation through the end of the month.
June 2012 will be remembered for both an historic heat wave and a prolonged dry spell. Maximum temperatures soared to readings never seen before in central and southern Indiana for June. Monthly rainfall totals for June were the lowest ever for portions of central Indiana. By the end of June, drought conditions in many areas were worse than 1988 and rivaled the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930s. The U.S. Drought Monitor on June 26th indicated nearly 70% of the state in severe to extreme drought. Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties.
No known damages occurred during this month.