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Idaho Drought

National Climatic Data Center, 13 May 2004

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In April, Governor Dirk Kempthorne declared drought emergencies in four Idaho counties (Lincoln, Caribou, Clark and Butte Counties), based on declaration requests from the county commissioners.

Statewide Precipitation Ranks
for Idaho , 2003-2004
Period Rank
Apr 35th driest
Mar-Apr 17th driest
Feb-Apr 23rd driest
Jan-Apr 25th driest
Dec-Apr 48th driest
Nov-Apr 41st driest
Oct-Apr 29th driest
Sep-Apr 26th driest
Aug-Apr 24th driest
Jul-Apr 17th driest
Jun-Apr 7th driest
May-Apr 9th driest
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