Water Resources of the United States Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2012
17:18:33 EDT Summary: Drought conditions worsen significantly
throughout Nebraska in the last week. Summary of Event Impact:
Drought conditions have significantly worsened throughout
Nebraska in the last week. This drought has been referred to as
a “flash drought” due to the rapidity of its onset. The U.S.
Drought Monitor has categorized the majority of Nebraska as
being in the Exceptional drought category. The state
climatologist has claimed this drought is in the top three
observed in Nebraska over the last 110 years. USGS crews have
continued to provide additional time and effort in monitoring
low-flows, acquiring GZFs (gage heights of zero-flow) and
streamgage maintenance activities. Event Information: Hydrologic
Conditions: Drought conditions deepened slightly throughout
Nebraska this past week. The U.S. Drought Monitor currently
shows 100 percent of the state in Severe Drought, with 98
percent of the state in Extreme drought status, and 71 perc