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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

State Drought Websites

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

Lead Agency

Current U.S. Drought Monitor - July 14, 2026

Current USDM map

Estimated Population Affected by Drought

448,848