Moderate drought conditions developed over much of western Kentucky. Rainfall for the months of June, July and August was variable, consisting of isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms. Many locations were one to over three inches below normal for the month of August. The Office of the State Climatologist and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet designated most western KY counties a drought management area because water supplies were down. The governor of Kentucky sought a federal disaster declaration for west Kentucky due to substantial agricultural losses due to drought. Dry pastures and diminished stock ponds were problematic for livestock producers. A farmer with corn in Daviess County revealed that his corn yield was down about 30 percent from last year's yield of 160 to 170 bushels per acre. The extension agent in McLean County stated that the drought really cut into the soybean and corn crops. He stated that the soybean harvest could be down by more than 50 percent and the corn off by 40 percent. Hot conditions increased evaporation rates and crop stress. Due to increased wildfire risk, a ban on outdoor burning was imposed in a number of counties from Crittenden and Lyon west to the Mississippi River. An upper level ridge of high pressure remained firmly entrenched over the southern states during most of the month.

Drought in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency