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Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention

A Division of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services

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Drought in Maine


Page Index

Alerts & Updates

Drought Maps of Maine

Additional Resources


Dry periods are becoming more frequent in Maine, with some parts of of the state experiencing unusually dry or drought conditions almost annually. To help Public Water Systems maintain service and quality, the Maine CDC Drinking Water Program (DWP) continues to provide updates and resources on the drought situation.

 

Alerts & Updates


 

Drought Maps of Maine

These maps will be updated as conditions warrant.



Source: Adam Hartman, NOAA/NWS/NCEP/CPC. U.S. Drought Monitor



Source: US Department of Commerce, NOAA. NERFC Precipitation Totals and Departures from Normal, National Weather Service

 

Additional Resources

Updated 3/1/2023