July 2012 was one of the hottest and driest months of record for central and southern Indiana. Drought conditions gradually deteriorated during the month because widespread rainfall was absent. By month���s end, drought conditions in portions of west central, central, and southwest were the worst in recorded history.
The historic heat wave of 2012 intensified at the beginning of July and climaxed by the 8th. During this 11-day period from June 28th - July 8th central and southern Indiana experienced 5 to 10 days of triple digit weather, the most since the Dust Bowl days of the 1930s. July was also among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest.
As a result of the historic heat wave and prolonged dry conditions, exceptional drought conditions prevailed across nearly one quarter of Indiana as of July 31 according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The area designated as Exceptional Drought likely experienced the worst drought ever in recorded history.
The effects of the drought had a huge impact on Indiana agriculture. Nearly all the pasture land in the state became barren during July. Late season crops, such as corn and soybeans, may see their worst yields since the Great Drought of 1988 or even lower.
Wildfires, a rarity in Indiana during July, were a daily threat. Hundreds of wildfires broke out in the month. Lightning started at least 50 of these fires, unheard of in Indiana during July. Mandatory outdoor water restrictions remained in place for much of the Indianapolis area. The State of Indiana continued its first ever water shortage warning with a request of a 10-15% voluntary reduction in water use. The Indiana Department of National Resource reported homeowner wells going dry in various areas of the state. Record low water levels for late July along much of the Wabash and White Rivers in western Indiana impacted power generation.

Drought in HENRY, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Henry County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in CLAY, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Clay County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in MONROE, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Monroe County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4) across a majority of the county. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Shelby County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in DECATUR, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had a small sliver of northwest Decatur County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Severe (D2) countywide. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had most of Tippecanoe County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Hamilton County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in WARREN, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On July 10th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Warren County into a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, this had worsened to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in KNOX, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Knox County under an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in OWEN, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Owen County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Hendricks County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3) and Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in FOUNTAIN, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On July 10th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Fountain County into a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, this had worsened to Extreme (D3) and Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in RUSH, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had most of Rush County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Lawrence County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to range from Severe (D2) southeast to Exceptional (D4) northwest. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in BOONE, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Boone County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in VERMILLION, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On July 10th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed all of Vermillion County into a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, this had worsened to Extreme (D3) and Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in VIGO, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had a majority of Vigo County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Johnson County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3) and Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in JENNINGS, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

On July 17th at 7:00 AM EST, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed approximately the northern third of Jennings County into a Severe (D2) drought designation, continuing through the end of the month. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in DAVIESS, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Daviess County under an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in CLINTON, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Clinton County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had most of Bartholomew County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to range from Severe (D2) southeast to Exceptional (D4) far northwest. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in BROWN, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Brown County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3) and Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in MARTIN, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had most of Martin County under an Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in PARKE, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had half of Parke County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in MARION, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Marion County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in TIPTON, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Tipton County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in MONTGOMERY, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had most of Montgomery County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3) and Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had most of Sullivan County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Putnam County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4) across a majority of the county. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in CARROLL, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Carroll County under a Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to mostly Extreme (D3) across the entire county. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Hancock County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in HOWARD, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had Howard County under a Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3) across the entire county. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Delaware County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in GREENE, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had most of Greene County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Morgan County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Exceptional (D4) across a majority of the county. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in JACKSON, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had the western half of Jackson County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened across western portions of the county to range from Moderate (D1) southeast to Extreme (D3) northwest. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in MADISON, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had all of Madison County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Extreme (D3). July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.

Drought in RANDOLPH, INDIANA
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the beginning of the month, the U.S. Drought Monitor had the western half of Randolph County under a Severe (D2) drought designation. By the end of the month, that had worsened to Severe (D2) countywide. July 2012 will go down as one of the warmest Julys of record and will be remembered for both a historic heat wave that continued into the beginning of the month and a prolonged dry spell for many areas. July was among the driest months of record in portions of central and southwest Indiana to one of the wettest in isolated areas of south central Indiana. Drought conditions expanded in coverage and severity during July. The U.S. Drought Monitor on July 17th indicated nearly 90% of the state in severe to extreme drought. The following week the U.S. Drought Monitor indicated nearly 20% of the state was in the exceptional drought.   Burning bans were noted for nearly all Indiana counties. No known damages occurred during this month.