Precipitation and streamflow conditions in Arizona, winter and spring, 1996
Fact Sheet
223-96
By: Owen R. Baynham and Jeff V. Phillips
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Abstract
According to precipitation and streamflow data collected in the State, Arizona experienced one of the driest periods on record from January 1 to June 30, 1996. During this period, Arizona averaged less than -4.5 on the Palmer Drought Index (PDI); a widely used index that compares monthly rainfall to soil moisture for a given area. PDI values less than -4.0 indicate extreme drought conditions. PDI values for Arizona have ranged from less than -5 to greater than 7 since 1895. Governor Fife Symington declared a state of emergency for Arizona on May 3, 1996, because of the extremely dry conditions.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Precipitation and streamflow conditions in Arizona, winter and spring, 1996 |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 223-96 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs22396 |
| Year Published | 1996 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | 2 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
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