Drought — Hooker, Nebraska

2025-04-01 to 2025-04-30 · Hooker, Nebraska

Event narrative

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted over the eastern quarter of Hooker County through the end of April. Over the remainder of the county, moderate (D1) drought conditions persisted through the end of the month.

Wider weather episode

Drought conditions improved across the central and northern Sandhills in April. Drought also improved some in the eastern Nebraska Panhandle by the end of the month. Over Garfield and Wheeler Counties, drought conditions deteriorated one category in April.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1251855. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.