The spring drought worsened considerably across western Kentucky as summer arrived. By the end of June, all of western Kentucky west of a line from Owensboro to Hopkinsville was upgraded to extreme drought. Severe drought spread across the remainder of western Kentucky. At Paducah, only 0.90 inches of rain fell in June, making it the fifth driest June on record. Soil moisture deficits continued to increase. By the end of June, 80 to 100 percent of the region's topsoil moisture was reported as short or very short, and 70 to 95 percent of the subsoil moisture was reported as short or very short. Many crops were showing stress. A majority of the corn and soybeans were listed in fair to poor condition. Increasing amounts of livestock and pasture were showing stress. The percentage of pastures rated as poor or very poor was growing. Several farmers in Calloway County reported one-third of their normal hay harvest due to severe drought conditions. Ponds across the region were drying quickly. Fire danger increased to the point where bans on outdoor burning were implemented in all of western Kentucky except for Christian County. Streamflows were running below normal. Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley were about a foot and a half below their normal summer pool levels. The drought began in May and continued into July.

Drought in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 03-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 03-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 03-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency