May became the month that plunged the area into a historic drought situation.  The D3 status (Extreme Drought) on the U.S. Drought Monitor was retained for the entire month.
Area rivers remained at baseflow, and some reached historically low
streamflows, the lowest recorded for this time of year in more than
50 years. Farm ponds experienced lowered levels as well. Some
smaller creeks which typically would have water in them after a wet
Spring are reported to be dry.  Lake levels were below normal, including Tims Ford Lake.  Mandatory water restrictions were placed into effect in Winchester, Tennessee.
Soil moisture was at historic lows, at the first percentile or
below.  Hay cutting ran behind and at a lower production rate. Non-irrigated corn in some areas was believed to be a complete loss. Overall yields were reduced and the dry conditions caused even further reductions in the expected yields. Local extension agents rated the
corn and wheat crops as poor to very poor.
Extension agents also reported that cotton and soybeans were stressed
due to lack of soil moisture. Pasturelands produced very low yields of
hay due to lack of growth, thus farmers have been forced to reduce
cattle herds.

Drought in LINCOLN, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

May became the month that plunged the area into a historic drought situation. The D3 status (Extreme Drought) on the U.S. Drought Monitor was retained for the entire month.
Area rivers remained at baseflow, and some reached historically low
streamflows, the lowest recorded for this time of year in more than
50 years. Farm ponds experienced lowered levels as well. Some
smaller creeks which typically would have water in them after a wet
Spring are reported to be dry. Lake levels were below normal, including Tims Ford Lake. Mandatory water restrictions were placed into effect in Winchester, Tennessee.
Soil moisture was at historic lows, at the first percentile or
below. Hay cutting ran behind and at a lower production rate. Non-irrigated corn in some areas was believed to be a complete loss. Overall yields were reduced and the dry conditions caused even further reductions in the expected yields. Local extension agents rated the
corn and wheat crops as poor to very poor. Extension agents also reported that cotton and soybeans were stressed due to lack of soil moisture. Pasturelands produced very low yields of hay due to lack of growth, thus farmers have been forced to reduce cattle herds.

Drought in FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

May became the month that plunged the area into a historic drought situation. The D3 status (Extreme Drought) on the U.S. Drought Monitor was retained for the entire month.
Area rivers remained at baseflow, and some reached historically low
streamflows, the lowest recorded for this time of year in more than
50 years. Farm ponds experienced lowered levels as well. Some
smaller creeks which typically would have water in them after a wet
Spring are reported to be dry. Lake levels were below normal, including Tims Ford Lake. Mandatory water restrictions were placed into effect in Winchester, Tennessee.
Soil moisture was at historic lows, at the first percentile or
below. Hay cutting ran behind and at a lower production rate. Non-irrigated corn in some areas was believed to be a complete loss. Overall yields were reduced and the dry conditions caused even further reductions in the expected yields. Local extension agents rated the
corn and wheat crops as poor to very poor. Extension agents also reported that cotton and soybeans were stressed due to lack of soil moisture. Pasturelands produced very low yields of hay due to lack of growth, thus farmers have been forced to reduce cattle herds.

Drought in MOORE, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

May became the month that plunged the area into a historic drought situation. The D3 status (Extreme Drought) on the U.S. Drought Monitor was retained for the entire month.
Area rivers remained at baseflow, and some reached historically low
streamflows, the lowest recorded for this time of year in more than
50 years. Farm ponds experienced lowered levels as well. Some
smaller creeks which typically would have water in them after a wet
Spring are reported to be dry. Lake levels were below normal, including Tims Ford Lake. Mandatory water restrictions were placed into effect in Winchester, Tennessee.
Soil moisture was at historic lows, at the first percentile or
below. Hay cutting ran behind and at a lower production rate. Non-irrigated corn in some areas was believed to be a complete loss. Overall yields were reduced and the dry conditions caused even further reductions in the expected yields. Local extension agents rated the
corn and wheat crops as poor to very poor. Extension agents also reported that cotton and soybeans were stressed due to lack of soil moisture. Pasturelands produced very low yields of hay due to lack of growth, thus farmers have been forced to reduce cattle herds.