Drought Conditions Improve Across Indiana

Some areas still considered abnormally dry despite recent rainfall

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:45pm

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting depicting a vast, hazy rural scene with only a few sparse trees or structures dwarfed by the expansive horizon, conveying the overwhelming scale and impact of prolonged drought conditions.Lingering drought conditions in parts of Indiana underscore the need for continued monitoring and support for affected communities.Knox Today

The National Weather Service has reported that drought conditions have officially ended statewide in Indiana after 324 consecutive days. Recent rainfall over the past month has led to significant improvement, though some areas in far southwest and north-central Indiana remain abnormally dry due to longer-term rainfall deficits.

Why it matters

The end of the drought is welcome news for farmers, emergency management officials, and residents across the state who have endured over a year of dry conditions. However, the lingering dry areas highlight the need for continued monitoring and potential assistance for those communities still impacted.

The details

According to the National Weather Service, the abnormally dry areas include almost all of Knox and Gibson Counties and a small portion of Pike County. Weather experts, farmers, and emergency management officials are continuing to closely monitor these regions as the forecast calls for a 20-30% chance of rain on Monday and Tuesday, followed by a 50-60% chance on Wednesday and Thursday.

  • The drought conditions officially ended statewide last week after 324 consecutive days.
  • Recent rainfall over the past month has led to significant improvement in drought conditions.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and monitoring drought conditions.

Knox County

A county in southwest Indiana that remains abnormally dry despite the end of the statewide drought.

Gibson County

A county in southwest Indiana that remains abnormally dry despite the end of the statewide drought.

Pike County

A county in southwest Indiana that has a small portion still considered abnormally dry despite the end of the statewide drought.

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The takeaway

While the end of the statewide drought is a welcome relief, the continued abnormally dry conditions in parts of southwest and north-central Indiana underscore the need for ongoing monitoring and potential support for those communities still impacted by the long-term rainfall deficits.