Drought conditions started in March 2007, but its effects were being felt in May by farmers. The quality of hay was poorer, and yield was down by as much as 60 to 70 percent. There were 14 consecutive days in May, specifically from May 17-30, when no rain fell in Nashville. There was a trace of rain on May 31. May had 3.30 inches of rain which was 1.77 inches below normal.
The longest period on record for no rain was 36 consecutive days from September 11, 1923 through October 16, 1923.

Drought in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in PERRY, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in HOUSTON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in HUMPHREYS, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in VAN BUREN, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in CLAY, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in GRUNDY, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in BENTON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
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Drought in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in TROUSDALE, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Hay hay production was down 50-60% in Wilson County. Animal ponds were running low.

Drought in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Drought in PICKETT, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper