Severe drought developed over a few counties near the Mississippi River, while moderate drought conditions persisted over most of the remainder of western Kentucky during the month of September. With the exception of a heavy rainfall event from the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine, rainfall was practically non-existent in September. Hermine brought two to four inches of rain on the 9th and 10th to parts of southwest Kentucky. While this rainfall was very beneficial, it was the only significant rainfall during the month. Hermine greatly improved short-term rainfall deficits in parts of southwest Kentucky, but year-to-date rainfall deficits were still eight to twelve inches. Most of Hermine's rainfall missed northwest Kentucky, including the Owensboro and Henderson areas. By month's end, 88 percent of Kentucky topsoil was rated short or very short on moisture, and 89 percent of subsoil was rated as short or very short. Sixty-five percent of pasture land was rated as poor or very poor, which impacted hay crops. Bans on outdoor burning were imposed in various counties at various times, depending on the effects of former Tropical Storm Hermine. A state firefighter was injured while fighting a 12-acre woods fire in Livingston County. Crop harvests were well underway in September, but crop damage figures were not yet available. Preliminary estimates from farmers and agricultural extension agents were that corn crop yields would be down 30 to 50 percent in some areas, and soybean yields would be down 50 to 70 percent. Most of western Kentucky was still designated by the state of Kentucky as a drought management area because water supplies were down. In August, 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.

Drought in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency