Drought conditions continued over all of southwest Minnesota 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 JACKSON, MINNESOTA
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, MINNESOTA
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 LYON, MINNESOTA
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 MURRAY, MINNESOTA
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 NOBLES, MINNESOTA
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 PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
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 ROCK, MINNESOTA
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 COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
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.