Drought Management

Find drought data and information provided by DCR.

DCR provides you with up-to-date information on drought issues in the Commonwealth. You can view maps and charts that label which regions are experiencing drought conditions. You can also view data used to determine drought conditions.

What you need to know

Current Drought Status 
Drought Regions 
Past Drought Declarations Maps and History 
Hydrologic Conditions Reports 
Precipitation Composite Estimates 

Additional Resources

USGS Streamflow Data
USGS Groundwater Data
Drought Management Task Force
Drought Assistance
Massachusetts Drought Management Plan - 2013 (PDF 1.15 MB)
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