Drought conditions continued over all of southeast South Dakota with well below normal rainfall keeping soil and vegetation dry. Rainfall for the month varied from around half to less than a quarter of normal. Stress on crops that prevailed over the growing season became even more evident with the start of harvest, although the amount of the reduced yields were still uncertain. Local governments continued to use water use restrictions in an effort to prevent serious water supply problems. Drought was generally listed as continued severe to extreme for the area.

Drought in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.

Drought in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-12 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Well below normal rainfall continued to aggravate existing long term dry soil conditions. Stress on crops which was observed during most of the summer became more evident with the beginning of harvest, although the amount of yield reduction and other damage was still uncertain. Corn, soybeans, and other crops were known to be severely affected, although corn continued to be the crop suspected of suffering the most damage. The drought continued to result in local water use restrictions.