RSS FeedsHydrologic Summary for October 2003 for the Area Served by the NWS Forecast Office at Sioux Falls, SD
Summary
October saw a return to above the above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation that has been the norm across the region for the past 6 months. There was no flooding in the region, and no heavy rain events.
Flooding
There was no flooding in southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, or extreme northeast Nebraska in October.
General Hydrologic Information
Temperatures in October were above normal across the region, generally ranging from +2 to +5 degrees compared to the 30 year average.Precipitation for the month was below normal for most areas. Monthly totals were generally between 0.50 and 1.50 inch, which is 1.50 inches below normal to near normal.
Soil Moisture conditions at the end of October were near normal along the Missouri River, from below Fort Randall Dam eastward into extreme northwestern Iowa. One to two inch deficits persisted across the northern, eastern, and extreme western portions of the region. The National Drought Monitor showed moderate drought across the extreme western, northern and eastern portions of the region, with severe drought along and west of the Missouri River upstream of Fort Randall Dam. Near normal to abnormally dry conditions were shown for the central and southern parts of the area.
Mike Gillispie
November 14, 2003
November 14, 2003
