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Climate of 2004 - April
Nebraska Drought

National Climatic Data Center, 13 May 2004

As reported by the media (Omaha World-Herald, 5/4), Governor Mike Johanns signed a proclamation in early May declaring a drought emergency in Nebraska. "Recent rains across the state brought welcome moisture but not nearly enough to counter the impact of nearly half a decade of extreme drought in the west, Johanns said."

Statewide Precipitation Ranks
for Nebraska , 2003-2004
Period	Rank
Apr	42^nd driest
Mar-Apr	44^th driest
Feb-Apr	50^th wettest ( 61^st driest)
Jan-Apr	49^th wettest ( 62^nd driest)
Dec-Apr	54^th driest
Nov-Apr	46^th wettest ( 64^th driest)
Oct-Apr	45^th driest
Sep-Apr	46^th driest
Aug-Apr	26^th driest
Jul-Apr	14^th driest
Jun-Apr	20^th driest
May-Apr	22^nd driest

Click here for graphic showing precipitation departures, January 1998 - present

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Click here for graphic showing Palmer Z Index, January 1998 - present

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Click here for graphic showing precipitation, April 1895-2004

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Click here for graphic showing Palmer Hydrological Drought Index, January 1900 - April 2004

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