Drought in Missouri, August 1 to 31, 2018

Name: Drought in Missouri, August 1 to 31, 2018
Start: 2018-08-01T00:00
End: 2018-08-31T23:59
Location: Missouri

August 1 to 31, 2018 · NWS EAX · 35 events in 35 counties and zones

Precipitation picked up during August, especially in some of the hardest hit drought areas, but in a lot of cases the damage had already been done, and while the rains did pick back up the ground soil was so parched that it made hardly a dent in the drought across northern Missouri.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 35 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 35

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS EAX wrote it up.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Kansas City, MO wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 31, 8:44 PM CST, 3 hours 16 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 31, 8:44 PM CST, 3 hours 16 minutes before

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
944 PM CDT Tue Jul 31 2018

.Discussion...
Issued at 256 PM CDT TUE JUL 31 2018

Regional radars showing ongoing shwrs/isolated storms over central
and eastern Missouri this afternoon as broad upper-level low
slowly moves into the Ohio Valley. Closer to home, EAX radar has
shown a few blips on the scope, but with large-scale forcing
further east, sprinkles or maybe a few isolated shwrs should be
all that the atmosphere is able to generate before activity
quickly diminishes with loss of daytime heating early this
evening. Otherwise, expect clearing skies this evening with lows
overnight falling into the upper 50s to lower 60s.

Upcoming fcst period should be marked by warming temps and low
precipitation chances as ridging across the western U.S. begins
building east with time. As a result, expect temps to rebound into
the lower 90s by Thursday with above normal temps continuing right
through the upcoming weekend and into early next week. The only
real chance for any precip will arrive late tomorrow night into
Thursday morning as a weak front approaches from the north. For
now however, feature should have little impact across northern
Missouri thanks to minimal instability and weak surface
convergence. Overall, the upcoming fcst continues to look quiet
for now.

&&

.Aviation...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Wednesday Evening)
Issued at 944 PM CDT TUE JUL 31 2018

VFR conditions will persist through the forecast period. Light
north to northwest winds will gradually shift to the west by
midday Wednesday.

&&

.EAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...NONE.
MO...NONE.
&&

Discussion...32
Aviation...Laflin

Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 31, 3:30 AM CST, 20 hours 30 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
430 AM CDT Tue Jul 31 2018

KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>008-011>017-020>025-028>033-037>040-
043>046-053-054-010930-
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-
Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-
Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Buchanan-Clinton-
Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-Platte-Clay-Ray-Carroll-Chariton-
Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-
Cooper-Bates-Henry-
430 AM CDT Tue Jul 31 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest...north central and
west central Missouri...as well as extreme eastern Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

 Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon
 however, no severe weather is expected.

 More detailed information can be accessed at...
 https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

 No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 More detailed information can be accessed at...
 https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo

The radar

The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

35 drought. Local standard time, as filed.

Drought, Buchanan

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Buchanan forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.660, -94.806 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Buchanan County reached or maintained D2 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D2 status maintenance. The direct impact to Buchanan County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Andrew

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Andrew forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.984, -94.802 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Andrew County reached or maintained D4 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D4 status maintenance. The direct impact to Andrew County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Atchison

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 21, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Atchison forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 40.431, -95.428 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Atchison County reached or maintained D2 drought status through at least August 21, when the county was removed from the D2 status by the Drought Monitor. The direct impact to Atchison County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Caldwell

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Caldwell forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.656, -93.983 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Caldwell County reached or maintained D4 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D4 status maintenance. The direct impact to Caldwell County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Howard

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Howard forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.143, -92.696 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Howard County reached or maintained D4 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D4 status maintenance. The direct impact to Howard County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Cass

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Cass forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 38.647, -94.355 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Cass County reached or maintained D2 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D2 status maintenance. The direct impact to Cass County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Adair

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Adair forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 40.191, -92.601 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Adair County reached or maintained D3 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D3 status maintenance. The direct impact to Adair County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Clay

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Clay forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.311, -94.421 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Clay County reached or maintained D4 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D4 status maintenance. The direct impact to Clay County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Clinton

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Clinton forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.602, -94.405 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Clinton County reached or maintained D3 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D3 status maintenance. The direct impact to Clinton County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Cooper

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Cooper forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 38.844, -92.810 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Cooper County reached or maintained D4 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D4 status maintenance. The direct impact to Cooper County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Daviess

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Daviess forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.961, -93.985 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Daviess County reached or maintained D4 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D4 status maintenance. The direct impact to Daviess County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, De Kalb

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: De Kalb forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.893, -94.405 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

DeKalb County reached or maintained D4 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D4 status maintenance. The direct impact to DeKalb County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Gentry

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Gentry forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 40.212, -94.410 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Gentry County reached or maintained D4 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D4 status maintenance. The direct impact to Gentry County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Grundy

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Grundy forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 40.114, -93.565 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Grundy County reached or maintained D4 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D4 status maintenance. The direct impact to Grundy County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Harrison

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Harrison forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 40.355, -93.992 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Harrison County reached or maintained D3 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D3 status maintenance. The direct impact to Harrison County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Holt

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 21, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Holt forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 40.094, -95.215 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Holt County reached or maintained D2/3 drought status through at least August 21, when the county was removed from the D2/3 status by the Drought Monitor. The direct impact to Holt County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Jackson

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Jackson forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.009, -94.346 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Jackson County reached or maintained D4 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D4 status maintenance. The direct impact to Jackson County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Johnson

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Johnson forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 38.744, -93.806 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Johnson County reached or maintained D2 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D2 status maintenance. The direct impact to Johnson County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Lafayette

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Lafayette forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.066, -93.785 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Lafayette County reached or maintained D3 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D3 status maintenance. The direct impact to Lafayette County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Linn

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Linn forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.870, -93.107 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Linn County reached or maintained D3 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D3 status maintenance. The direct impact to Linn County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Livingston

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Livingston forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.782, -93.548 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Livingston County reached or maintained D4 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D4 status maintenance. The direct impact to Livingston County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Macon

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Macon forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.831, -92.565 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Macon County reached or maintained D3 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D3 status maintenance. The direct impact to Macon County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Mercer

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Mercer forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 40.422, -93.569 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mercer County reached or maintained D3 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D3 status maintenance. The direct impact to Mercer County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Nodaway

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Nodaway forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 40.361, -94.883 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Nodaway County reached or maintained D4 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D4 status maintenance. The direct impact to Nodaway County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Pettis

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Pettis forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 38.728, -93.285 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Pettis County reached or maintained D2 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D2 status maintenance. The direct impact to Pettis County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Platte

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Platte forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.381, -94.774 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Platte County reached or maintained D4 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D4 status maintenance. The direct impact to Platte County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Putnam

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Putnam forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 40.479, -93.016 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Putnam County reached or maintained D4 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D4 status maintenance. The direct impact to Putnam County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Randolph

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Randolph forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.440, -92.497 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Randolph County reached or maintained D3 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D3 status maintenance. The direct impact to Randolph County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Ray

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Ray forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.352, -93.990 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Ray County reached or maintained D4 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D4 status maintenance. The direct impact to Ray County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Saline

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Saline forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.137, -93.202 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Saline County reached or maintained D3 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D3 status maintenance. The direct impact to Saline County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Schuyler

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Schuyler forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 40.470, -92.521 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Schuyler County reached or maintained D3 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D3 status maintenance. The direct impact to Schuyler County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Sullivan

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Sullivan forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 40.211, -93.111 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Sullivan County reached or maintained D4 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D4 status maintenance. The direct impact to Sullivan County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Worth

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Worth forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 40.479, -94.422 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Worth County reached or maintained D3 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D3 status maintenance. The direct impact to Worth County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Carroll

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Carroll forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.427, -93.505 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Carroll County reached or maintained D4 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D4 status maintenance. The direct impact to Carroll County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

Drought, Chariton

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Chariton forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 39.515, -92.963 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Chariton County reached or maintained D3 drought status for the entire month. While rain did move into the area through the month, the ground was dry enough from the below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through the month to warrant D3 status maintenance. The direct impact to Chariton County is unclear, but statewide drought impacts are estimated around 2 billion dollars, per The University of Missouri Extension Center. The drought has also hurt pastures, with about three-quarters in poor or very poor conditions, according to the USDA report. Many pastures haven't been able to support grazing cattle, prompting farmers to feed cattle with hay that might normally be saved for winter. It's also hurt the hay crop, which is down about one-third from normal. The 2018 drought is turning out small corn ears. Some farmers are not waiting until harvest, instead trying to get the most out of the crop by baling it or cutting it for silage for cattle. Farmers can now clean out sediment in ponds to increase water-holding capacity. Ponds in the conservation program are built for erosion control.

|Sources: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/from-drinking-water-to-farms-drought-s-effect-creeping-across/article_35440d14-a1c4-5f86-ac64-b5b63906fe57.html .

https://www.foxnews.com/us/drought-takes-toll-on-missouri-farmers-crops-cattle .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/weather/cattleman-turns-baling-corn-drought .

https://www.missouriruralist.com/conservation/3-conservation-restrictions-lifted-during-drought .

What these are

Drought: A drought reaching severe (D2) or worse on the US Drought Monitor, or with notable impacts.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Every storm in Missouri in 2018 Every state in 2018 This day in weather history Warnings in Missouri, August 2018

Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 779665, 779666, 779667, 779668, 779669, 779670, 779671, 779672, 779673, 779674, 779675, 779676, 779677, 779678, 779679, 779680, 779681, 779682, 779683, 779684, 779685, 779686, 779687, 779688, 779689, 779690, 779691, 779692, 779693, 779694, 779695, 779696, 779697, 779698, 779699.