National Drought Mitigation Center

State Planning

Drought Plan


Montana Drought Management Plan

Released in 2023
Montana Department of Natural Resource Conservation

General Hazard Plan


State of Montana Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan & Statewide Hazard Assessment

Released in 2018
Montana Disaster and Emergency Services Division

Water Plan


Montana Water Plan

Released in 2015
Montana Department of Natural Resource Conservation

Climate Plan


Montana Climate Change Action Plan

Released in 2007

Contacts

Michael Downey
Montana Department of Natural Resource Conservation
(406) 444-9748
mdowney2@mt.gov

State Climatologist

Kelsey Jencso
Montana Climate Office
(406) 243-6793
kelsey.jencso@umontana.edu

Current U.S. Drought Monitor - October 8, 2024

Estimated Population Affected by Drought

498,927