| Values | Condition |
| ≥2.00 | Extremely wet |
| 1.50 - 1.99 | Severely wet |
| 1.00 - 1.49 | Moderately wet |
| −0.99 - 0.99 | Near normal |
| −1.00 - −1.49 | Moderately drought |
| −1.50 - −1.99 | Severe drought |
| ≤–2.00 | Extreme drought |