Severe drought remained in place across portions southwestern Missouri as rain fell sparingly during the month. Rainfall was near half of normal for the month. Locations that received this precipitation saw it fall in just a few events with the majority of the month dry. This helped keep the region from falling into deeper drought, but did not allow for much improvement in area dry conditions.

Drought in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Moderate (D1) to Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of October across the county. Rainfall below 50 percent of normal was recorded during the month which allow drought conditions to continue across the county. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July.

Drought in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of October across the county. Rainfall below 50 percent of normal was recorded during the month which allow drought conditions to continue across the county.  This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July.

Drought in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report deteriorating conditions from Moderate drought (D1) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of October across the county. Rainfall below 50 percent of normal was recorded during the month which allow drought conditions to worsen across the county. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July.

Drought in DADE, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Moderate (D1) to Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of October across the county. Rainfall below 50 percent of normal was recorded during the month which allow drought conditions to continue across the county. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July.

Drought in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Moderate (D1) to Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of October across the county. Rainfall below 50 percent of normal was recorded during the month which allow drought conditions to continue across the county. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July.

Drought in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of October across the county. Rainfall below 50 percent of normal was recorded during the month which allow drought conditions to continue across the county. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July.

Drought in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of October across the county. Rainfall below 50 percent of normal was recorded during the month which allow drought conditions to continue across the county. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July.

Drought in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) during the month of October across the county. Rainfall below 50 percent of normal was recorded during the month which allow drought conditions to continue across the county. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July.

Drought in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Moderate (D1) to Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of October across the county. Rainfall below 50 percent of normal was recorded during the month which allow drought conditions to continue across the county. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July.

Drought in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Moderate (D1) to Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of October across the county. Rainfall below 50 percent of normal was recorded during the month which allow drought conditions to continue across the county. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July.

Drought in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of October across the county. Rainfall below 50 percent of normal was recorded during the month which allow drought conditions to continue across the county. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July.

Drought in STONE, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Moderate (D1) to Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of October across the county. Rainfall below 50 percent of normal was recorded during the month which allow drought conditions to continue across the county. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July.

Drought in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Moderate (D1) to Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of October across the county. Rainfall below 50 percent of normal was recorded during the month which allow drought conditions to continue across the county. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July.