A persistent upper level high pressure ridge over the central portions of the country caused more dry conditions for the area. Severe to exceptional drought remained in place across extreme southeastern Kansas. Some rainfall fell by the end of the month for portions of the area. For the counties of Bourbon, Crawford and Cherokee in southeastern Kansas, between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought.  The losses and damages to harvested yield were from the start of the planting season through the end of August.

Drought in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 207.00K
Crop damage: 17.16M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started to see some rainfall by the end of August. The COOP station near Columbus reported 3.19 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The USDA office in Cherokee county estimated a loss of 60% of the corn crop and and 50% of the soybean crop.  Hay and pasture grass loss was at 50%. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

Drought in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 316.00K
Crop damage: 14.11M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started to see some rainfall by the end of August. The COOP station near Walnut reported 4.49 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. As a result of the drought conditions combined with the excessive heat, the county USDA office determined that the county incurred a near 75 percent crop loss compared to the previous several years. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

Drought in BOURBON, KANSAS
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 165.00K
Crop damage: 14.79M
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started to see some rainfall by the end of August. The COOP station near Fort Scott reported 2.02 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June.  As a result of the drought conditions combined with the excessive heat, the county USDA office determined that the county incurred a near 80 percent crop loss compared to the previous several years. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.