Drought — Northern Valley, Montana

2023-09-01 to 2023-09-30 · Northern Valley, Montana

Event narrative

Ongoing D2-Severe drought conditions continued across the southwestern one quarter of northern Valley County, while the northeastern three quarters remained in D1-Moderate

drought. These conditions remained the same through the end of September.

Wider weather episode

Below average rainfall in August allowed drought conditions to persist or intensify in northeast Montana.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1129565. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.