| SPI Value | Class |
| 2.0+ | Extremely wet |
| 1.5 to 1.99 | Very wet |
| 1.0 to1.49 | Moderately wet |
| −0.99 to 0.99 | normal |
| −1.0 to1.49 | Moderately dry |
| 1.5 to −1.99 | Very dry |
| −2.0+ | Extremely dry |