A persistent upper level high pressure ridge over the central portions of the country caused more extreme heat and dry conditions for the area. Severe drought remained in place across portions southwestern Missouri as rain fell sparsely during the month. The month of July was one of the driest on record for many locations. Drought conditions ranged from severe across southwestern Missouri to extreme over south central Missouri. Numerous heat related illnesses were reported across southwestern Missouri. Heat illness reports for the region are compiled by the Greene County Health Department and are reported in the Greene County heat entry.

Drought in MARIES, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The Vichy-Rolla ASOS station reported 4.85 inches of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Anderson reported 0.18 of rainfall for the month of July.This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Eldon reported 1.89 of rainfall for the month of July. The COOP station near Iberia reported 0.89 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse.  The COOP station near Versailles reported 0.46 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Diamond reported 0.53 of rainfall for the month of July. The COOP station near Neosho reported 0.45 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in POLK, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Bolivar reported 0.72 of rainfall for the month of July. The COOP station near Morrisville reported 0.78 of rainfall for the month of July.  This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Alton reported 3.20 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Dora reported 0.40 of rainfall for the month of July. The COOP station near Tecumseh reported 1.36 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Rolla reported 3.24 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Fort Leonard Wood reported 0.89 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Eminence reported 1.14 of rainfall for the month of July. The COOP station near Round Springs reported 1.76 of rainfall for the month of July.   This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Appleton City reported 0.88 of rainfall for the month of July. The COOP station near Osceola reported 0.84 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in STONE, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Galena reported 1.84 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Branson reported 2.51 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Houston reported 2.67 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Horton reported 0.11 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Cassville reported 0.65 of rainfall for the month of July. The COOP station near Washburn reported 2.13 of rainfall for the month of July.  The COOP station near Monett reported 1.95 of rainfall for the month of July.  This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Marshfield reported 1.16 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Hartville reported 1.13 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Ash Grove reported 0.22 of rainfall for the month of July. The SGF ASOS reported 0.32 of rainfall making it the driest July on record and 3.36 inches below normal. The City of Springfield water storage fell below 70% capacity and the city asked residents to follow a volunteer watering schedule and restrictions by the end of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Billings reported 0.80 of rainfall for the month of July. The COOP station near Ozark reported 0.08 of rainfall for the month of July.   This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in DADE, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Dadeville reported 0.10 of rainfall for the month of July. The COOP station near Greenfield reported only a trace of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The West Plains ASOS station reported 0.60 inches of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Carthage reported 0.99 of rainfall for the month of July. The COOP station near Waco reported 0.30 of rainfall for the month of July. The Joplin ASOS reported just a trace of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Lebanon reported 0.59 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Halltown reported 0.71 of rainfall for the month of July. The COOP station near Miller reported 0.26 of rainfall for the month of July.  The COOP station near Mount Vernon reported 0.33 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Ava reported 2.10 of rainfall for the month of July. The COOP station near Vanzant reported 1.40 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Pomme De Terre Dam reported 1.27 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Lamar reported 0.60 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near the Truman Dam reported 1.40 of rainfall for the month of July. The COOP station near Cole Camp reported 0.65 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2)throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Versailles reported 0.46 of rainfall for the month of July.  This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Stockton Dam reported 0.07 of rainfall for the month of July. The COOP station near El Dorado Springs reported 0.52 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Buffalo reported 0.34 of rainfall for the month of July. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in DENT, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3) throughout the month of July. While the region received some rainfall during the month, the coverage was very limited and sparse. The COOP station near Salem reported 1.86 of rainfall for the month of July. The COOP station near Montauk State Park reported 2.77 of rainfall for the month of July.  This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The loss and damage estimates will be included in the August storm data section for the entire drought event.