Severe drought remained in place across portions southwestern Missouri as rain fell sparingly during the month. While rainfall was near normal for the month, many locations received this precipitation in a few days 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 JASPER, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-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 September. While the region received rainfall during the month, the coverage was limited across portions of southwestern Missouri. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July. Additional damages associated with this event were reported in the August, 2011 Storm Data.

Drought in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of September. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat that was prevalent through the summer, the USDA Service center in Lawrence County indicated that crop losses were as high as 75 percent of the seasons planting. Pastures stopped growing and became dry and farm stock ponds dried up through the season as a result of the limited rainfall. The crops that were harvested, had a lower quality as a result of the dry conditions.
This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July.  Additional damages associated with this event were reported in the August, 2011 Storm Data.

Drought in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-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 September. While the region received rainfall during the month, the coverage was limited across portions of southwestern Missouri. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July. Damages associated with this event were reported in the August, 2011 Storm Data.

Drought in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-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 September. While the region received rainfall during the month, the coverage was limited across portions of southwestern Missouri. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July.  Damages associated with this event were reported in the August, 2011 Storm Data.

Drought in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-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 September across the county. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat that occurred during the summer, the USDA Service center in Christian County indicated that crop losses were as high as 75 percent. Many farmers and ranchers reported having to feed hay as pastures became dry and farm stock ponds dried up. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July. Additional damages associated with this event were reported in the August, 2011 Storm Data.

Drought in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Moderate (D1) to Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of September across the county. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat that occurred during the summer, the USDA Service center in Barton County indicated that crop losses reached 80 percent. In addition, pastures and farm stock ponds dried up. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July. Additional damages associated with this event were reported in the August, 2011 Storm Data.

Drought in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-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 September. While the region received rainfall during the month, the coverage was limited across portions of southwestern Missouri. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July.  Damages associated with this event were reported in the August, 2011 Storm Data.

Drought in STONE, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-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 September. While the region received rainfall during the month, the coverage was limited across portions of southwestern Missouri. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July.  Damages associated with this event were reported in the August, 2011 Storm Data.

Drought in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-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 September. While the region received rainfall during the month, the coverage was limited across portions of southwestern Missouri. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July. Damages associated with this event were reported in the August, 2011 Storm Data.

Drought in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-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 September across the county. While the region received rainfall during the month, the coverage was limited across portions of southwestern Missouri. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July. Damages associated with this event were reported in the August, 2011 Storm Data.

Drought in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Abnormally Dry (D0) to Moderate Drought (D1) throughout the month of September across the county. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat that occurred during the summer, the USDA Service center in Webster County indicated that crop losses were as high as 50 percent. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in July. Additional damages associated with this event were reported in the August, 2011 Storm Data.