The 48-Month Drought at Return Periods of a) 25 Years, b) 50 Years, c) 100 Years, and d) 200 Years, Expressed as Percent of Normal 1971-2000 Precipitation. Source: The Water Cycle and Water Budgets in Illinois: A Framework for Drought and Water-supply Planning by Derek Winstanley et al., Illinois State Water Survey IEM 2006-02 (pdf).
