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- ISWS is Pioneer in Tracking Tornadoes by Radar
- March 2013 Was Much Colder Than Last Year
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- Winter Finally Arrives in Illinois in February
- Groundwater Awareness Week: March 10-16, 2013
- January in Illinois: Wet Conditions Despite the Lack of Snow
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- Illinois in 2012: Second Warmest and Tenth Driest on Record
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- Study Shows NE Illinois Should Have Enough Water to 2050
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- Chicago Flood Potential is Higher than Expected
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2012
- Chances of a White Christmas in Illinois This year
- October in Illinois: Cool and Wet
- September in Illinois: Cooler and Wetter than Normal
- Warmest Year to Date for the Midwest, Near Normal August
- Near-Normal August after a Hot and Dry Summer for Illinois
- No Surprise: July was Hot and Dry in Illinois
- June in Illinois: Hot and Dry
- Illinois Had the Warmest Spring on Record
- Stanley Changnon, Jr. 1928–2012
- Awareness of Flood Risk Lessens Losses
- Warmer Soil Temperatures Continue Into February and March
- March 2012 Was the Warmest March on Record for Illinois
- Warmest March on Record for the Midwest
- Early Warmth in 2012 and the Climatology of the Last Spring Freeze in the Midwest
- National Groundwater Awareness Week: March 11–17, 2012
- February Tornadoes Are Rare But Violent
- Mild Winter Leads to Warmer Soil Temperatures
- Measurement of Radioactive Fallout from the March 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Reactor Incident
- Study Identifies Cities Where Water Shortages May be a Future Issue in East-Central Illinois
- January 2012: Where is Winter?
- Rainy and Dry, Chilly and Warm: 2011 Was a Unique Year
- December in Illinois: Warm with Little Snow
2011
- MRCC Climatologist Appointed to World Meteorological Organization Expert Task Team
- November: An Interesting Month for Weather in Illinois
- Fall 2011 Precipitation in the Midwest: From Shortage in the West to Surplus in the East
- November Snow Climatology for the Midwest
- A Dry October in Illinois
- Unseasonably Dry And Warm Conditions Kick Off October In The Midwest
- September: A Cool Month in Illinois
- Public Meeting on Arsenic in Tolono Wells to be Held Oct. 4
- High Arsenic Levels in Well Water are Scattered Across Tolono Area
- August: Drought Arrives in Illinois
- 2011 Midwest Summer
- July: A Month of Extremes for Illinois
- Artificial Intelligence Scores High in Accuracy to Predict Water Contamination
- Wet Month Leads to Seventh Wettest Spring for Illinois
- ISWS Website for Water Supply Operators Offers New Social Media Features
- ISWS Engineer is Elected Chair of the ASFPM
- Lessons Learned from 1950s' Heat Wave Show Planning Needed for Future Severe Events
- ISWS Staff Will Measure Private Wells in McHenry County
- Record-Setting Rainfall in April for Illinois
- Soil Temperatures Important for Spring Field Work
- No Surprises for March: Near Average Temperatures
- Illinois State Water Survey program set to monitor US radiation levels
- New Blog Tackles News Topics on Water Quality
- Tenth Wettest February on Record for Illinois
- Heavy snowfall brings joy to winter’s No. 1 fan
- ISWS Scientist Honored for Contribution to Meteorological Sciences
- Lake Effect Adds a Punch to the Latest Snowstorm
- December 2010 in Illinois–Cold and Snowy
2010
- Warm November in Illinois
- October Solar Radiation in Illinois: Record High in 2010, Record Low Last Year
- October Was Warm and Dry in Illinois
- Short-Term Weather Lore Holds a Kernel of Truth
- September Experienced Near Normal Temperatures
- Illinois State Water Survey and U of I Extension Team up to Reduce Flood Risk
- Summer - One of the Warmest and Wettest on Record
- July–Warmer and Wetter than Normal for Illinois
- ISWS Climate Models Predict Extreme Heat Waves in Mid-and Late-21st Century
- Second Wettest June on Record for Illinois
- Fourth Warmest Spring in Illinois
- Warmest April on Record for Illinois
- Illinois State Water Survey to Inventory Private Wells in McLean and Tazewell Counties – Well Owners Asked to Help
- Soil Moisture and Temperatures Dictate Spring Planting Dates
- March Was Warmer and Drier than Normal
- Study Provides New Insight on Fog Formation in the Midwest
- Cold February Wraps Up Cold Winter
- New Nanosensor Detects Leaky Water Pipes
- Institute of Natural Resource Sustainability 2008-2009 Annual Report (pdf ~2mb)
- Illinois State Archaeological Survey
- Illinois Has Fourth Wettest Year on Record
2009
- A Snowy Christmas in Illinois is Rare
- Seventh Warmest November on Record
- ISWS Hydrologist Selected Young Civil Engineer of the Year
- Second Wettest October on Record
- September Brings Uneven Rainfall across State
- ISWS Study Findings Reflect Impairment of the Fox River in Northern Illinois
- Cool, Wet Summer in Illinois
- ISWS Engineer is Elected Vice-Chair of the ASFPM
- Future Groundwater Supplies are a Concern for Growing Illinois Communities
- El Niño Not Likely to Affect First Fall Freeze
- Midwest Sets Record Cold Temperatures in July
- Coldest July on Record for Illinois
- ISWS Researchers Monitor Soybean Rust Spores in the Atmosphere
- Wet June for Illinois
- Fifth Wettest Spring on Record
- Severe Weather Hits Southern Illinois
- Illinois Governor Proclaims Support for Conference on Illinois River System
- Sixth Wettest April
- Where is Spring?
- Flood Terminology Can be Misleading
- ASTM International Committee on Air Quality Recognizes Jane Rothert with Award of Merit
- ISWS Scientists share in 2007 Nobel Peace Prize
- February: More Rain, Less Snow
- Demissie Named Director of Illinois State Water Survey
- 12th Biennial Conference on the Management of the Illinois River System
- INRS/NRES Water Quality Seminar Series
- Lake-Effect Snow Poses Challenging Questions for Meteorologists
- Second Wettest Year on Record for Illinois
2008
- Cool, Dry November Finishes with First Major Snow of the Season
- Regional Climate Models are Poised to Predict Future Climate of Illinois
- Late October Freeze Ends Growing Season in Illinois
- Two Tropical Systems Boost Illinois Rainfall in September
- Arsenic in Private Wells is Hot Topic at ISWS Water Testing Lab
- Cool, Dry August for Illinois
- Wet Weather Challenges the 2008 Growing Season
- Precipitation Totals Set Records in the Midwest
- Wettest January-June on Record for Illinois
- Midwest Heavy Rain and Flooding is Compared to 1993 Flood
- Wet Weather Continues for Illinois
- Study Shows Increasing Contamination in Chicago Area Groundwater
- Third Wettest Start to Year for Illinois
- Mercury Levels in Illinois Rain and Snowfall are Declining
- Heavy Rain in Southern Illinois Results in Widespread Flooding
- Wettest February Ends Third Wettest Winter
- New Online County Maps Highlight Flood Hazard Areas in Illinois
- Wide Range of Weather Hits Illinois This Winter
- Illinoisans Experience Spring-like Weather in January
2007
- ISWS Scientists share in 2007 Nobel Peace Prize
- Ninth Warmest Fall on Record for Illinois
- Warm October across Illinois Ranks among Top Ten
- 2006-2007 Annual Report (pdf ~2.5mb)
- September, Warm and Dry across Illinois
- August Provided Illinois with Extremes: Rainfall Records in North and Drought in South
- Illinois Drought Update - 8/30/2007
- Lunar eclipse photos
- August Rainfall, Heaviest on Record in Northeastern Illinois
- Cooler than Normal July Prevails
- End-of-June Rainfall Provides Remarkable Transformation
- High-density Network Measures Incredible Differences in Recent Heavy C-U Rains
- 2007 Governor's Conference on Management of the Illinois River System Scheduled
- Precipitation Network Data
- Dryness and Drought in Illinois
- Full Text Publication Scanning Efforts
- Very Dry May, 8th Warmest on Record
- Cool, Wet Weather Slows Northern and Central Illinois Planting
- Sixth Warmest March on Record
- Illinois Water Supply Planning
- State and Regional Water Supply Planning Initiatives in Illinois - Southern Illinois University - March 2, 2007, Chicago, Illinois
- Snowy, Wet February, 9th Coldest on Record
- Water Supply and Demand in Illinois - CMAP/RWSPG, February 27, 2007, Chicago, Illinois
- Water Supply and Demand in Illinois - Mahomet Aquifer Consortium, February 16, 2007, Urbana, Illinois
- January Was Warmer, Wetter than Usual
- Grassroots Volunteer Program Wants Weather Watchers in Illinois
- Coastal change and hypoxia in the northern Gulf of Mexico: Part I, Marine modification of terrestrial influences on Gulf hypoxia: Part II, and Supporting Materials: Satellite Imagery of the Hypoxic Zone in the Northern Gulf of Mexico (web site)
- 2006 Ranks as 9th Warmest Year for Illinois
2006
- State and Regional Water-Supply Planning in Illinois (pdf ~740k)
- Warm November Precedes Wintry Start to December
- Open Forum at Hamburger University, November 17, 2006: Studying Water Availability in Illinois
- Champaign City Council Meeting November 7, 2006: Water Supply and Ethanol
- Wet October, 9th Coldest on Record
- September Was Cooler and Wetter than Normal
- Water Supply and Demand in East-Central Illinois: Planning for the Future
- Prioritizing Illinois Aquifers and Watersheds for Water Supply Planning (pdf ~2.6mb)
- Floodplain Mapping Program Web Site
- The 2005 Illinois Drought (pdf ~3.3mb)
- August Was Slightly Warmer and Wetter than Normal
- July Was Hot, Sticky, and Wet
- ISWS Speakers Bureau
- Illinois Climate Update, July 6, 2006 (pdf ~300k)
- Dry June in Illinois
- Illinois Drought
- May Temperatures and Precipitation in Illinois Near Normal
- Wet Spring Dispels Drought in Illinois
- Wet March Weather Improves Drought Conditions State Wide Precipitation for March More Than 1.5 Inches Above Normal
- Spring Frost Date (Illinois State Climatologist)
- Agricultural Data (soil temperatures, growing degree days, pest degree days, and soil moisture)
- Drought Conditions Worsen in Dry February
- Streamflow Maps (Illinois Drought)
- Drought Planning for Small Community Water Systems (pdf ~3.2mb)
- Illinois Drought Update (pdf ~ 580k)
- Second Warmest January on Record in Illinois
- Executive Order for the Development of State and Regional Water Supply Plans
- 2005 Was Warm, Dry Year
- December Plunges Illinois into Deep Freeze
2005
- No Drought Relief from Low October Rainfall
- Rainfall above Normal over Much of Illinois during Warm September
- August Rains Provide Limited Drought Relief
- Co-Sponsors Encourage Participation for Oct. 4-6 Governor's Conference on Ill. River System Management
- Tenth Driest June: Precip Just Half of Normal
- Recent Rains Ease Drought Concerns in Western and Southern Illinois
- Dry May Wraps Up 4th Driest Spring on Record
- The Sediment Budget of the Illinois River
- Web Resource Gives Current Weather Effects on Illinois Agriculture
- New Program To Provide State-of-the-Art Floodplain Maps for Illinois
- MTAC Funds Arsenic, Water Quality, and Drought Planning Research
- Pre-Christmas Ohio River Valley Snowstorm Broke All Records: Storm Intensity, Size, and Damages
- Warmer, Drier April Could Follow Cool, Dry March
- Survey Scientists Developing WNV Forecast Tool
- Illinois Frost Dates and Growing Season
- Countywide Forecasts of Water Use Available for Illinois and for the Midwest
- Unique Weather, A Factor in Record Yields of All Major Crops in Illinois and the Midwest in 2004
- County-Level Forecasts of Water Use in Illinois: 2005-2025 (SIU) (pdf ~8.9mb)
- Straddling the Divide: Water Supply Planning in the Lake Michigan Region (conference wrap-up)
- 7th Wettest, 15th Warmest Climatological Winter on Record
- Education and Outreach
- Unique 2004 Growing Season Weather Conditions Resulting in Record High Crop Yields in Illinois and the Midwest (pdf ~293k)
- Regional Conference Addressing Lake Michigan Water Supply
- Development of the Regional Climate-Weather Research and Forecasting (CWRF) Model: Surface Boundary Conditions (pdf ~1.9mb)
- Precip Statewide and Snowfall in Chicago Area Both Heavy in 6th Wettest January on Record
2004
- ISWS - Illinois Maps
- 4th Wettest October–November
- Bacterial sulfate reduction limits natural arsenic contamination in groundwater
- Storm Event Flow and Sediment Simulations in Agricultural Watersheds using DWSM
- 7th Wettest October Follows 4th Driest September
- Maps Help with Timing of Postharvest Nitrogen Fertilizer Applications
- Harvest Benefits from 4th Driest September on Record
- Not Your Typical Long, Hot Summer
- What Happened to Summer?
- Cool Temps Continuing in July
- Countywide Projections of Community Water Supply Needs in the Midwest (MTAC) (pdf ~1.3mb)
- Climate Atlas Presents Comprehensive Climate Data for Illinois
- Comparison of mercury in atmospheric deposition and in Illinois and USA soils
- Wet May and Warm Spring Rank among Top Ten in Illinois
- Concentrations and Potential Toxicity of Metals and Ammonia in Peoria Lake Sediments and Pore Water (WMRC) (pdf ~3.3mb)
- Arsenic Geochemistry and Distribution in the Mahomet Aquifer (WMRC) (pdf ~4.6mb)
- The Illinois Water Cycle
- April Warm and Dry but Soil Moisture Adequate for Now
- History and Instrumentation of the Public Service Laboratory
- Wet, Windy March Lives Up to Its Reputation
- Improved Tracking of Agricultural Pests and Crop Growth
- Cool, Dry February but Warm, Dry Winter
- Illinois Water Inventory °Program (IWIP)
- Integrated Water Quantity Planning and Management January 2004 Report (pdf ~80k)
- January Goes from Mild to Wild
- An Analysis of Groundwater Use to Aquifer Potential Yield in Illinois (pdf ~3.8mb)
- Flow dimensions corresponding to hydrogeologic conditions
- Changnon Honored at AMS Meeting
- Energy Facilities Screening in Illinois: Mine-Mouth Power Plants (ISGS)
- Mild December Wraps Up an Average 2003
2003
- Mild November Was 8th Wettest on Record
- Extreme bugs found in slag dump (BBC News)
- Wide Temperature Swings in October
- Cool October Follows on Heels of a Cool, Wet September
- Mother Nature - Friend or Foe?
- Environmental and Societal Impacts of Weather and Climate
- Wet Weekend Washes Away August Dry Spell in Illinois
- Uncertainties in Estimating Groundwater Availability
- Wet, Cool July Atypical for Illinois
- Colder June Temperatures Could Signal a Colder, Wetter Summer
- Arcola Data Station
- Quantification of Climate Conditions Important to the Tall Grass Prairie (pdf ~1.3mb)
- At the Confluence: Rivers, Floods, and Water Quality in the St.Louis Region
- Illinois Sets New Tornado Record in May
- Heavy Rains Relieve Drought Concerns in Northern Illinois
- Water Survey Seeks Permission of Kane County Area Well Owners for Water-Level Measurements
- Deficit Precipitation over Northern Illinois Continues
- “World Water Day 2003” To Be Observed on March 22
- February and Winter 2002–2003 Just Plain Cold
- William C. Ackermann Scholarship Recipient, March, 2003
- January Cold and Dry, but Winter Temps Near Average
- Winter Snowfall Pattern Topsy-Turvy in Illinois
- December Temps and Precip Near Average, But 2002 Was a Warm Year
2002
- Christmas Won’t be White over Most of Illinois
- Help in Preparing Emergency Response Plans Available for Small Public Water Systems
- Illinois Was Very Dry, Cold in November and Fall
- Water Supply Management Planning in Illinois
- History of the Illinois State Water Survey
- Colder, Wetter October than Average
- Soil Temperature Maps Help with Timing of Nitrogen Fertilizer Application
- Warm, Dry Summer Follows Warm, Wet Spring
- It’s Almost Time for First Fall Frost in Illinois
- Water Quantity Issues Facing Illinois
- Hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico
- Illinois August and Summer Hotter than Average in 2002
- Delta building in the Gulf of Mexico (Hypoxia)
- July 2002: Hot and Dry in Illinois
- The need for comprehensive and consistent treatment of the nitrogen cycle in nitrogen cycling and mass balance studies: I. Terrestrial nitrogen cycle
- Hot, Dry Conditions Continue across Illinois
- Alternative Crop Suitability Maps
- Suitability Maps Available For Illinois Alternative Crops
- Historical Climate Data Indicate More Hotter Days Likely in Mid-July
- Water Survey Seeks Permission of Kane County Area Well Owners
- May 2002, One of the Wettest, Coldest Mays since 1895!
- Record-breaking Wet Weather across Illinois Continues
- Fourth Wettest April-May Since 1895
- Substantial Impacts on Midwest from Heavy Rains and Severe Weather
- April 2002, A Month of Tornadoes and Severe Weather in Illinois
- March 2002 Reverses Illinois Trend of Above Average Temperatures
- When Can Illinois Expect the Last Spring Frost?
- Arsenic Information
- Wehrmann to Head ISWS Groundwater Section
- Second Warmest December-February on Record in Illinois
- 2002 W.C. Ackermann Scholarship Awarded
- Late January Storm Reduces Concerns over Dry Soil Moisture in Illinois
2001
- Warmer December 2001 Means Lower Heating Bills
- Energy and the Illinois Environment - Conference Wrap Up
- Warm Midwest Temperatures Set All-Time Record for November
- 7-Day 10-Year Low Flow Maps
- October Weather Wrap up and a Look at November Weather
- A Plan for Scientific Assessment of Water Supplies in Illinois
- A Record-Setting October for the Central Midwest
- Wetter than Average October Weather Slowing Harvest but Replenishing Soil Moisture
- Daily Soil Temperature Maps Provide Help with Timing of Post-Harvest Nitrogen Applications
- When Can Illinois Expect the First Fall Frost?
- Late August Rains End Southeast Urbana Dry Spell
- Illinois Weather Normal during Summer 2001
- Data Indicate Early August Rainstorm in Cook County Unique
- Rain Check Network
- Strategic Management Worksheet
- Soil Moisture Lacking in Parts of Illinois
- Private Wells Database
- Illinois State Climatologist Data
- Water Survey wins Web Awards
- William C. Ackermann Scholarship Recipient, March, 2001
- Spring Weather Information
- Conditions Dry in Southern and Eastern Illinois This Spring
- Illinois Rivers Decision Support System
- See-sawing Temperatures Indicate Spring Has Sprung in Central Illinois
- Illinois State Water Survey Overview Brochure
- Nitrogen Cycles Project
- December Brings Midwest Near Record-breaking Cold
2000
- Chicago Water Conference Highlights
- Chief testifies to House Agriculture Committee on water quality.
- Illinois State Water Supplies: Is the Well Running Dry?, July 18-20, 2000
- Illinois State Water Survey - Drought Assessment, July 7, 2000
- Illinois State Water Survey - Drought Assessment, June 26, 2000
- Illinois State Water Survey - Drought Assessment, June 23, 2000
- Illinois State Water Survey - Drought Assessment, June 5, 2000
- Illinois State Water Survey - Drought Assessment, May 19, 2000
- Illinois State Water Survey - Drought Assessment, May 5, 2000
- Illinois State Water Survey - Drought Assessment, April 14, 2000
- Environmental Horizons 2000, March 27, 2000
- William C. Ackermann Scholarship Recipient, March 20, 2000
- Assessment of the Potential for Drought Stress in Illinois, March 8, 2000
- Environmental Expo 2000, February 26-27, 2000
- Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia
- Spring Weather Information 2000
- Winter Weather Information 2000-2001
1999
- ISWS Science Showcase
- ISWS at the Illinois State Fair, Fall, 1999
- Chinese Delegation visits the Survey, July 30, 1999
- Winter Weather Information 1999-2000
2008
- Acid Rain Watershed Interactions Revisited (pdf ~25k)
2007
- Prioritized Water Quality Research Plan for the Illinois State Water Survey (pdf ~120k)
- Winstanley, Derek. and Wayne M. Wendland, 2007. Climate Change and Associated Changes to the Water Budget, in "Climate Change and Variations: A Primer for Teachers (Vol. 1)", National Council for Geographic Education Special Publications, in press. (Sample Chapter 6 )
2006
2005
- 2004-2005 Annual Report (pdf ~ 4.3mb)
- Illinois State Water Survey Strategic Plan (2005) (pdf ~ 270k)
2004
- 2003-2004 Annual Report (pdf ~ 2.2mb)
- Climate Models of Illinois and Central United States: Text (pdf ~240k) Figures (pdf ~15mb)
- Hydrologic Modeling of Climate Scenarios for Two Illinois Watersheds (pdf ~470k)
- Hydrologic Modeling of the Iroquois River Watershed Using HSPF and SWAT (pdf ~290k)
- Streamflow Frequency Assessment for Water Resource Evaluation (pdf ~40k)
- Hydrologic Model of the Vermilion River Watershed for Streamflow Simulations (pdf ~170k)
- Illinois State Water Survey Strategic Plan (2004) (pdf ~ 96k)
2003
2002
- Water Survey Organizational Chart
- 2001-2002 Annual Report (pdf ~ 2.0mb)
- Illinois State Water Survey Strategic Plan (2002) (pdf ~ 96k)
2001
2000
- A Response to "Nutrient Load Characterization from Integrated Source Data for the Lower Mississippi River," by J. E. Bollinger et al.
- Illinois State Water Survey Strategic Plan
- 1999-2000 Annual Report (pdf - 2.4mb) hi-res (pdf - 5.1mb)
- Nitrogen in the Nation's Rain (NADP)
- Illinois Water & Climate Summary (back issues)
- In Support of Skepticism
- Climate Change in the USA
1999
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