An extended period of dry weather continued to worsen across central and southeast Illinois during the month of June...with most locations reporting monthly rainfall deficits of 2 to 4 inches.  Due to an abnormally warm and dry spring, yearly rainfall deficits since January 1st grew to as much as 5 to 10 inches in June.  The prolonged period of dry weather caused many locations along and south of I-72 to become classified in severe drought conditions (D2).

Drought in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very warm and dry conditions developed across DeWitt County in June. Observers from Clinton to Farmer City reported only 0.50 to 1.50 of rain for the month. Farmer City had their 5th driest June on record. As a result, DeWitt County was designated as a Severe Drought area on June 19th. Local officials instituted a ban on open burning.

Drought in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very warm and dry conditions developed across Jasper County in June. The flow of the Embarras River at Ste. Marie was only in the 8th percentile during the last half of the month. As a result, Jasper County was designated as a Severe Drought area on June 19th. Local officials instituted a ban on open burning.

Drought in LAWRENCE, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very warm and dry conditions developed in Lawrence County during June. Rain only occurred twice during the month at Lawrenceville, for a total of 0.09. This was the driest June on record. The flow of the Embarras River at Lawrenceville was only in the 10th percentile. The county was designated in a Severe Drought on June 19th, and an Extreme Drought on June 27th. Local officials instituted a ban on open burning.

Drought in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very warm and dry conditions developed across Logan County in June. Rainfall in Lincoln only totaled 0.58 for the month, which was the 3rd driest June on record. As a result, Logan County was designated as a Severe Drought area on June 19th.

Drought in MASON, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very warm and dry conditions developed across Mason County in June. Rainfall in Havana totaled 2.87, which was 1.88 below normal.  The yearly rainfall deficit since January 1st reached 9.17.  As a result, Mason County was designated as a Severe Drought area on June 19th.

Drought in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very warm and dry conditions developed across Richland County in June. Rainfall in Olney totaled just 0.54, making it the second driest June on record.  As a result, Richland County was designated as a Severe Drought area on June 19th.

Drought in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very warm and dry conditions developed across Tazewell County in June. While monthly rainfall was only about 1 inch below normal, yearly deficits since January 1st were between 6 and 8 inches.  The flow along the Mackinaw River at Green Valley dropped into the 11th percentile.  As a result, Tazewell County was designated as a Severe Drought area on June 19th.

Drought in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very warm and dry conditions developed across Woodford County in June.  While monthly rainfall was only about 1 inch below normal, yearly deficits since January 1st were between 6 and 8 inches.  The flow along the Mackinaw River at Congerville dropped into the 6th percentile.  As a result, Woodford County was designated as a Severe Drought area on June 19th.

Drought in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very warm and dry conditions developed across Menard County in June. Rainfall near Petersburg totaled just 0.73, which was 3.14 below normal.  The flow along the Sangamon River at Petersburg was the 5th lowest on record.  As a result, Menard County was designated as a Severe Drought area on June 19th.

Drought in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very warm and dry conditions developed across Piatt County in June. The flow along the Sangamon River at Monticello dropped to the 2nd percentile. As a result, Piatt County was designated as a Severe Drought area on June 19th.

Drought in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very warm and dry conditions developed across Macon County in June. Rainfall in Decatur only totaled 0.87 for the month, which was the 7th driest June on record. The water level at Lake Decatur dropped more than a foot during June. The flow on the Sangamon River at Decatur was only in the 1st percentile, and the lowest since 1989. As a result, Macon County was designated as a Severe Drought area on June 19th.

Drought in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very warm and dry conditions developed across McLean County in June. Rainfall in Normal totaled 1.88, which was 2.44 below normal.  The yearly rainfall deficit since January 1st reached 9.06.  The flow along Little Kickapoo Creek near Heyworth was the 8th lowest on record.  As a result, McLean County was designated as a Severe Drought area on June 19th.

Drought in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall only occurred on 4 days during the month in much of Cass County. At Virginia, only 0.93 of rain was measured, which was more than 3.30 below normal. This was the 6th driest June on record in Virginia. As a result, the county was classified in a severe drought on June 19th.

Drought in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 22-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very warm and dry conditions developed across Clay County in June. Near Clay City only 0.27 of rain was recorded, which was the driest June on record. At Flora, only 0.84 of rain was measured, which was the 3rd driest June on record. As a result, the county was designated in a Severe Drought on June 22nd. The flow on the Little Wabash River fell below the 10th percentile.  Local officials instituted a ban on open burning.

Drought in CRAWFORD, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Very warm and dry conditions developed across Crawford County in June. Observers near Palestine and Robinson recorded their driest June on record, with rainfall at Hutsonville coming in as the 2nd driest June on record. As a result, Crawford County was designated as a Severe Drought area on June 19th. Local officials instituted a ban on open burning.