A drought, which began the in the middle of June expanded east into western Nebraska to impact hydrologic and agricultural types. Precipitation was well below normal as temperatures rose well above normal. The rainfall deficit increased where Broken Bow was -3.87 inches below normal and ranged to -1.84 inches below normal at Valentine which were both on the fringes of the designated D2 region, where 22 of the 26 counties were impacted. Dry land crops were hit the hardest where stunted growth of crops and pastures. The dry conditions led to wildfires ignited by lightning to include the most costly at Nebraska's Halsey Forest, where 1,043 acres was charred on June 30th. The drought expanded into July.

Drought in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 800.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in EASTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 800.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in FRONTIER, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 800.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 800.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 800.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in HOOKER, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in HAYES, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in MCPHERSON, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in MCPHERSON, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in MCPHERSON, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in WESTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The dry conditions led to dry fuels where lightning ignited a fire at the Nebraska National Halsey Forest that charred 1,043 acres. The drought continued into July.

Drought in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.

Drought in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: State Official

Drought conditions (D2) expanded across western Nebraska toward the end of the month as rainfall deficits increased and above normal temperatures were experienced. The drought's effect on livestock and agricultural grew as the lack of moisture stunted the growth of dry land crops and pastures. The livestock, pasture and range report showed conditions rated 13 percent very poor, 30 poor and 0 excellent. The drought continued into July.