Slightly above normal rainfall occurred across much of central Illinois in November, helping alleviate drought conditions in many areas.  The exception was along and near a Lincoln to Monticello line, where lower rainfall totals allowed drought Severe Drought (D2) conditions to persist across 5 counties.

Drought in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 01-NOV-13 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Logan County averaged 2.00 inches of rain during the month of November. Cumulative deficits since the beginning of August remained unchanged. As a result, Severe Drought (D2) continued across the county.

Drought in MARSHALL, ILLINOIS
From 01-NOV-13 00:00:00 to 12-NOV-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Due to slightly above normal rainfall, drought impacts eased across Marshall County during the month of November.  As a result, the county improved into the Abnormally Dry (D0) category on November 12th.

Drought in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 01-NOV-13 00:00:00 to 12-NOV-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Due to slightly above normal rainfall, drought impacts eased across Peoria County during the month of November.  As a result, the county improved into the Abnormally Dry (D0) category on November 12th.

Drought in STARK, ILLINOIS
From 01-NOV-13 00:00:00 to 12-NOV-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Due to slightly above normal rainfall, drought impacts eased across Stark County during the month of November.  As a result, the county improved into the Abnormally Dry (D0) category on November 12th.

Drought in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 01-NOV-13 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

DeWitt County averaged 2.50 inches of rain during the month of November. Cumulative deficits since the beginning of August remained unchanged. As a result, Severe Drought (D2) continued across the county.

Drought in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 01-NOV-13 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Macon County averaged 1.50 inches of rain during the month of November. Cumulative deficits since the beginning of August remained unchanged. As a result, Severe Drought (D2) continued across the county.

Drought in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 01-NOV-13 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Piatt County averaged 1.50 inches of rain during the month of November. Cumulative deficits since the beginning of August remained unchanged. As a result, Severe Drought (D2) continued across the county.

Drought in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 01-NOV-13 00:00:00 to 12-NOV-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Due to slightly above normal rainfall, drought impacts eased across Tazewell County during the month of November.  As a result, the county improved into the Abnormally Dry (D0) category on November 12th.

Drought in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 01-NOV-13 00:00:00 to 12-NOV-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Due to slightly above normal rainfall, drought impacts eased across Woodford County during the month of November.  As a result, the county improved into the Abnormally Dry (D0) category on November 12th.

Drought in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 01-NOV-13 00:00:00 to 12-NOV-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Due to slightly above normal rainfall, drought impacts eased across McLean County during the month of November.  As a result, the county improved into the Moderate Drought (D1) category on November 12th.