An upper level high pressure ridge dominated the weather pattern across southeast Michigan beginning late June and continuing through the month of July. This ridge prevented the development of widespread thunderstorms, and prevented rainfall from moving into the region from the west. While there was occasional isolated thunderstorms, much of the region suffered a pronounced dry spell. The lack of rainfall put a hardship on the area's water supply and measures were taken to curb usage. This included prohibiting outdoor watering in many communities in Macomb, Washtenaw, Genesee, Oakland, and Wayne counties. During the five week period ending July 28th, Detroit Metro Airport officially reported only 0.32 inches of rainfall. This became Detroits 11th driest month on record. With 1.59 inches, this was Flint's 10th driest month on record. In contrast to July, April through early June saw slightly above normal precipitation. This wet spring delayed planting of crops and resulted in shallower than normal rooting systems for crops already established. By mid summer, however, the upper air pattern changed and rainfall waned. In terms of timing, the drought impacted many summer crops during moisture-sensitive growth stages of greatest water need, leading to moisture stress which peaked by mid August. It was estimated that yields of corn, dry beans and soybeans were 1/3 from normal. Rains returned to the region in mid and late August. Too late, however, to reverse the negative effects from mid summer. At the date of this publishing, an estimate dollar amount of damage to area crops is unknown.

Drought in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in LENAWEE, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in MACOMB, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in BAY, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in SANILAC, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in TUSCOLA, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 to 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 150M
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in MIDLAND, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-01 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY