Long term dry soil conditions and low flows on the Missouri River contributed to lingering drought at the start of May. The severe to extreme drought steadily abated as precipitation increased during the first part of the month, with the sensitivity of the area to potential dry summer periods decreasing.

Drought in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAY-13 00:00:00 to 16-MAY-13 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions at the start of May improved steadily in early May with increased precipitation, and the effect of low Missouri River flows also decreased. The sensitivity of crops and water supplies to future dry weather steadily decreased.

Drought in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAY-13 00:00:00 to 16-MAY-13 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions at the start of May improved steadily in early May with increased precipitation, and the effect of low Missouri River flows also decreased. The sensitivity of crops and water supplies to future dry weather steadily decreased.

Drought in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAY-13 00:00:00 to 16-MAY-13 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions at the start of May improved steadily in early May with increased precipitation, and the effect of low Missouri River flows also decreased. The sensitivity of crops and water supplies to future dry weather steadily decreased.

Drought in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAY-13 00:00:00 to 16-MAY-13 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions at the start of May improved steadily in early May with increased precipitation, and the effect of low Missouri River flows also decreased. The sensitivity of crops and water supplies to future dry weather steadily decreased.

Drought in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAY-13 00:00:00 to 16-MAY-13 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions at the start of May improved steadily in early May with increased precipitation, and the effect of low Missouri River flows also decreased. The sensitivity of crops and water supplies to future dry weather steadily decreased.

Drought in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAY-13 00:00:00 to 16-MAY-13 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions at the start of May improved steadily in early May with increased precipitation, and the effect of low Missouri River flows also decreased. The sensitivity of crops and water supplies to future dry weather steadily decreased.

Drought in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAY-13 00:00:00 to 16-MAY-13 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions at the start of May improved steadily in early May with increased precipitation, and the effect of low Missouri River flows also decreased. The sensitivity of crops and water supplies to future dry weather steadily decreased.