Severe to extreme drought conditions persisted across western Kentucky through September. The persistent 500 mb high over the southeast and south central U.S. started to break down at times, allowing an increase in rainfall. At Paducah, monthly rainfall was 1.99 inches. Although this rainfall was beneficial, it was insufficient to improve drought conditions. Paducah was 8.6 inches below normal for year-to-date rainfall. Some parts of the Pennyrile region around Hopkinsville were over 15 inches below normal. The Commonwealth of Kentucky maintained a Water Shortage Watch for Muhlenberg County, where dry conditions created the potential for drinking water supply problems. Fort Campbell implemented phase one water restrictions due to water supply concerns. Unnecessary water use was prohibited. In Marion in Crittenden County, residents were asked to voluntarily conserve water due to the low levels of the city's reservoir. The governor of Kentucky sought a federal disaster declaration for agricultural losses incurred by the drought. The disaster declaration was granted the following month. The main impact of the dry conditions was the low production of hay for livestock feed. Soil moisture deficits in the top 12 inches of soil were running 20 to 50 percent below normal. Statewide, 78 percent of pasture land was rated poor or very poor. Corn was harvested very early as a result of heat and worsening drought conditions. Preliminary reports indicated the soybean crop was extremely poor, and some fields would not be worth harvesting. Fire danger was moderate to high. Most counties in western Kentucky banned outdoor burning during the driest part of the month.

Drought in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 4.40M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency