Severe drought conditions that developed late in August persisted 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 Carbondale, the monthly rainfall was 2.19 inches. This rainfall was beneficial but not sufficient to improve drought conditions. Soil moisture in the top 12 inches of soil was running 20 to 50 percent below normal. This impacted the agricultural sector. Statewide across Illinois, 55 percent of pasture land was rated poor or very poor. The soybean crop sustained over 60 million dollars in losses in southern Illinois alone. Fire danger remained high for part of the month. A ban on outdoor burning was posted in Union and Hardin Counties for part of the month.

Drought in JEFFERSON, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in EDWARDS, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in PERRY, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in POPE, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HAMILTON, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HARDIN, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in JOHNSON, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-07 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.45M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency