Drought in Missouri, August 1 to 31, 2022

Name: Drought in Missouri, August 1 to 31, 2022
Start: 2022-08-01T00:00
End: 2022-08-31T23:59
Location: Missouri

August 1 to 31, 2022 · NWS SGF · 30 events in 30 counties and zones

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $2.2 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 30

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 SGF wrote it up.

Drought conditions improved over most of the Missouri Ozarks during the month, thanks to periods of heavy rainfall from early August to late August. By the last week of August, the US Drought Monitor had designated around 35 percent of the area as being in moderate drought (D1) to extreme drought (D3). Across the Ozarks, the month started with 24 counties in D2 (Severe Drought) to (D3 extreme Drought), by the end of the month only 8 counties remained in (D2) Severe drought or greater. The primary impacts of the drought occurred in the agricultural communities. Hay growth was impacted along with reports of crop failures, dry stock ponds and low flows on some streams and rivers.

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 Springfield, MO wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 31, 10:30 PM CST, 1 hour 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 31, 10:30 PM CST, 1 hour 30 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1130 PM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022

Key Messages:

1. Warmer temperatures likely this week. Heat Index around 100-105
degrees.

2. Next widespread rain potential is Wednesday night-Thursday.

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Monday)
Issued at 1222 PM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022

A few showers have developed over south-central Missouri this
afternoon associated with a decaying MCV that moved in from the
west. A few lightning strikes were observed early this afternoon
as daytime heating bumped up instability, but rain chances
quickly diminish this afternoon as this activity pushes east.

Earlier short term guidance had shown isolated to scattered
convection creeping into far southwestern Missouri tonight into
tomorrow morning in response to a strengthening low level jet that
noses into the area from Oklahoma. However, confidence remains
low due to significant convective inhibition.

For Monday, warmer temperatures will continue to build into the
region as the upper level ridge slowly shifts eastward.
Temperatures in the low to mid 90s and dew points in the upper
60s to low 70s will result in Heat Index values near 100 degrees.

There is a low chance (10-20%) of an isolated storm or two across
central Missouri Monday night as a southward moving front dips
near the Missouri/Iowa border. However, significant inhibition
will likely limit the coverage of convective initiation. If a
storm does form, it could be capable of producing strong gusty
winds. This potential will be monitored in the coming forecast
packages.

.LONG TERM...(Tuesday through Sunday) Issued at 1222 PM CDT Sun
Jul 31 2022

Excessive heat looks likely Tuesday and Wednesday as high
pressure continues to build over the area. Afternoon Heat Index
values look to top out near 105 degrees both days.

By Wednesday night, a shortwave is progged to dig into central
Missouri, bringing rain chances along with it. Recent ensemble
guidance has favored a greater southwestward extent of
precipitation compared to earlier runs, with rain chances of
40-60% across most of our CWA. The WPC Cluster Analysis supports
this, with the ensemble mean showing at least a quarter inch of
rainfall across the CWA through Thursday morning. Due to this
activity, the degree of daytime heating Thursday remains
uncertain. Current forecast high temperatures are in the low 90s,
with Heat Index values near 100 degrees, but ultimately the timing
of this activity as well as cloud coverage could influence high
temperatures several degrees. Beyond that, Heat Index values near
100 degrees look likely into next weekend.

Rain chances generally look low Friday through Sunday. However,
the latest NBM initialization has 30-40% rain chances across
southeastern Missouri Friday afternoon as a warm and humid air
mass interacts with shortwave energy passing across the ridge
overhead.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Monday night)
Issued at 1126 PM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022

For the 06z TAFS, low level jet setting up overnight from the
southwest into southwest Missouri, will bring some low level wind
shear to the TAF sites during the overnight hours. We are
expecting some wind gusts up to 25 kts during the day at the TAF
sites, before diminishing around sunset. VFR conditions are
expected through the period.

&&

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

SHORT TERM...Didio
LONG TERM...Didio
AVIATION...Lindenberg

Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 31, 6:50 PM CST, 5 hours 10 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
750 PM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-020100-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
750 PM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Limited lightning risk.

DISCUSSION...

There is a low chance of a few isolated showers and potentially a
rumble of thunder tonight across far southern Missouri.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Friday.

Excessive heat is expected to return this week with afternoon
heat index values of 100 to 105 degrees from Monday through the
end of the week.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible Wednesday
night into Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

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Lindenberg

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Event by event

30 drought. Local standard time, as filed.

Drought, Jasper

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Jasper forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.204, -94.341 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated the northern half of the county as being in Extreme (D3) Drought with the remainder in Severe (D2) Drought. The rainfall received during the month provided little relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought, Barton

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Barton forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.502, -94.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated much of the southern parts of the county as being in Extreme (D3) Drought with the remainder in Severe (D2) drought. The rainfall received during the month provided little relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought, Vernon

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Vernon forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.851, -94.342 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated the southern half of the county as being in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder in Moderate (D1) drought or Abnormally dry (D0). The rainfall received during the month provided only isolated relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought, Newton

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Newton forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.906, -94.339 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that portions of the county as being in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder in Moderate (D1) drought. The rainfall received during the month provided only isolated relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought, McDonald

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: McDonald forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.629, -94.348 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated the far western portions of the county as being in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder in Moderate (D1) drought. The rainfall received during the month provided only isolated relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought, Cedar

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Cedar forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.724, -93.857 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated the far western portion of the county as being in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder in Moderate (D1) drought or Abnormally dry (D0). The rainfall received during the month provided only isolated relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought, Dade

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Dade forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.432, -93.850 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated the western portion of the county as being in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder in Moderate (D1) drought or Abnormally dry (D0). The rainfall received during the month provided only isolated relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought, Lawrence

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Lawrence forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.106, -93.833 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Barry

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Barry forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.710, -93.829 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated the far north western portion of the county as being in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder in Moderate (D1) drought or Abnormally dry (D0). The rainfall received during the month provided only isolated relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought, Ozark

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Ozark forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.649, -92.445 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated the extreme southern portion of the county as being in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder in Moderate (D1) drought or Abnormally dry (D0). The rainfall received during the month provided only isolated relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought, Taney

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Taney forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.655, -93.041 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Stone

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 31, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Stone forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.747, -93.456 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought, Dallas

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Dallas forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.680, -93.024 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across Dallas County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought, Laclede

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Laclede forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.658, -92.590 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across Laclede County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought, Webster

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Webster forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.281, -92.876 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across Webster County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought, St. Clair

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 23, 11:59 PM CST
Where: St. Clair forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 38.037, -93.776 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across St. Clair County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought, Hickory

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 23, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Hickory forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.941, -93.321 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across Hickory County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought, Polk

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 23, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Polk forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.617, -93.400 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across Polk County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought, Greene

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 23, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Greene forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.258, -93.342 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across Greene County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought, Christian

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 23, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Christian forecast zone
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.970, -93.189 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across Camden County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought, Douglas

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 23, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Douglas forecast zone
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.933, -92.499 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across Douglas County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought, Miller

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 23, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Miller forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 38.215, -92.428 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across Miller County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought, Pulaski

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 23, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Pulaski forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.825, -92.208 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across Pulaski County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought, Phelps

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 23, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Phelps forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.877, -91.792 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across Phelps County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought, Maries

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 16, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Maries forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 38.162, -91.925 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across Maries County by the middle of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained at the end of the month after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions below severe (D2) drought levels. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought, Texas

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 16, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Texas forecast zone
Property damage: $1.0 million
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.317, -91.965 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across Texas County by the middle of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained at the end of the month after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions below severe (D2) drought levels. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought, Dent

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 16, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Dent forecast zone
Property damage: $300,000
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.607, -91.508 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across Dent County by the middle of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained at the end of the month after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions below severe (D2) drought levels. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought, Shannon

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 16, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Shannon forecast zone
Property damage: $190,000
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 37.157, -91.400 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across Shannon County by the middle of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained at the end of the month after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions below severe (D2) drought levels. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought, Howell

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 16, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Howell forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.774, -91.886 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across Howell County by the middle of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that moderate (D1) drought conditions remained at the end of the month after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions below severe (D2) drought levels. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought, Oregon

When: August 1, 12:00 AM CST to August 16, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Oregon forecast zone
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Coordinates: 36.687, -91.403 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Drought conditions improved across Oregon County by the middle of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that moderate (D1) drought conditions remained at the end of the month after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions below severe (D2) drought levels. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

What these are

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

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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: 1053106, 1053107, 1053110, 1053111, 1053112, 1053113, 1053115, 1053117, 1053118, 1053119, 1053120, 1053121, 1053373, 1053375, 1053377, 1053379, 1053380, 1053382, 1053384, 1053385, 1053386, 1053388, 1053389, 1053390, 1053393, 1053395, 1053396, 1053397, 1053398, 1053399.