Drought in Indiana, August 1 to 31, 2012

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Warren county under an Extreme (D3) and a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved slightly to all Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Tippecanoe county under an Extreme (D3) and a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved slightly to all Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Tippecanoe county under an Extreme (D3) and a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved slightly to all Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Delaware county under an Extreme (D3) and a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved slightly to all Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Henry county under an Extreme (D3) and a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved slightly to all Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Carroll county under an Extreme (D3) and a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved to Severe (D2) over the southern half of the county and Moderate (D1) elsewhere. Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Randolph county under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved to Severe (D2) over the southwest half of the county with Moderate (D1) and Abnormally Dry (D0) elsewhere. Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Howard county under an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved to Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Clinton county under an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved to Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Tipton county under an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved to Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Boone county under an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved to Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Hamilton county under an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved to Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Madison county under an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved to Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Vigo county under an Exceptional (D4) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had remained the same. Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Clay county under an Exceptional (D4) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had mostly remained the same. Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Sullivan county under an Exceptional (D4) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had remained the same. Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Greene county under an Exceptional (D4) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had remained the same. Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Knox county under an Exceptional (D4) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had remained the same. Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Daviess county under an Exceptional (D4) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had mostly remained the same. Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Vermillion county under an Exceptional (D4) and an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved to Extreme (D3) and Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Fountain county under an Exceptional (D4) and an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved to Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Montgomery county under an Exceptional (D4) and an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved to Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Putnam county under an Exceptional (D4) and an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved to all Extreme (D3). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Johnson county under an Exceptional (D4) and an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved to all Extreme (D3). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Morgan county under an Exceptional (D4) and an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved to all Extreme (D3). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Brown county under an Exceptional (D4) and an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved to all Extreme (D3). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Martin county under an Exceptional (D4) drought designation. By the end of the month, the southern portion of the county had improved slightly to Extreme (D3). Otherwise, Exceptional (D4) remained. Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Monroe county mostly under an Exceptional (D4) drought designation. By the end of the month, a majority of the county had improved to Extreme (D3). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Owen county under an Exceptional (D4) drought designation. By the end of the month, the northeast half of the county had improved to Extreme (D3). Otherwise, Exceptional (D4) remained. Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Parke county under an Exceptional (D4) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved to mostly Extreme (D3) and Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Hendricks county under an Exceptional (D4) and an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved to Extreme (D3) and Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Lawrence county under an Exceptional (D4), an Extreme (D3), and a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had changed to mostly Extreme (D3) with a sliver of Exceptional (D4) across the western side of the county. Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Marion county under an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved slightly to Extreme (D3) and Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

There was a complete reversal of the rainfall pattern during August at the Indianapolis airport. Precipitation went from record dry to near record wet. The airport received almost as much rain during August (6.51 inches) as it did during the months of April, May, June, and July combined (6.98 inches). This was the 8th wettest August of record and the wettest since 1989. Except for low reservoir levels, drought conditions were not evident in the Indianapolis area at the end of August. Mandatory outdoor water restrictions remained in place for much of the Indianapolis area.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Hancock county under an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had improved slightly to Extreme (D3) and Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Shelby county under an Extreme (D3) and a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to all Extreme (D3). Drought conditions began to relent in some areas during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Bartholomew county under an Extreme (D3) and a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to all Extreme (D3). Drought conditions began to relent in some areas during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Decatur county under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3). Drought conditions began to relent in some areas during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Rush county under an Extreme (D3) and a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened slightly to mostly Extreme (D3). Drought conditions began to relent in some areas during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Jackson county under an Extreme (D3), a Severe (D2), and a Moderate (D1) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to mostly Extreme (D3) and some Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent in some areas during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Jennings county under a Severe (D2) and an Moderate (D1) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3) and Severe (D2). Drought conditions began to relent in some areas during August following beneficial rains and cooler temperatures. Temperatures during August averaged near normal and rainfall was above normal in many of the very dry areas of June and July. The historic heat wave of 2012 finally broke in central and southern Indiana on the 8th, as a strong cold front ushered in much cooler weather. Drought conditions during the month improved in most sections of central and northern Indiana, but remained nearly the same or deteriorated in southern Indiana. The effects of the drought were having a large impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land was barren in July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988, possibly even lower. Rains during August have helped pastures, hay fields and later crops like soybeans. Wildfires also continue to be a threat. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning requesting for a voluntary reduction in water use. Home owner wells have gone dry in various areas of the state. Damage amounts are unknown.