The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. Conditions did improve through the month across north central Nebraska where above normal precipitation was observed. Although drought conditions improved, severe (D2) to extreme drought (D3) conditions remained from the Western Sandhills into southwest Nebraska at the end of the month, while the remainder remained was observed at Abnormally Dry (D0) to Moderate (D1) Drought conditions.

Drought in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 eased across Keya Paha County through October 2013. Widespread precipitation occurred with higher amounts in the west where 4 to 8 inches of rain fell. The beneficial rainfall reduced the impacts of the Severe Drought (D2) conditions in the west with no drought impacts throughout by the end of the month.

Drought in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 eased across northwest Brown County through October 2013. This area saw 1.50 to 4 inches of rainfall that reduced drought conditions below Severe Drought (D2) conditions throughout.

Drought in WHEELER, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 eased in October 2013. This area saw rainfall that ranged from 2 inches to localized 4 inches that reduced drought conditions below Severe Drought (D2) conditions by mid month.

Drought in EASTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. One to three inches of precipitation fell across eastern Cherry County during the month of October.  The heaviest moisture was observed across northern portions of the county, where drought conditions improved.  Only the southern half of the county remained in severe drought. Conditions persisted into November.

Drought in WESTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. One to four inches of precipitation fell across western Cherry County during the month of October.  The heaviest moisture was observed across northern portions of the county, where drought conditions improved.  Only the central and southern halves of the county remained in severe drought. Conditions persisted into November.

Drought in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. One to four inches of precipitation fell across Sheridan County during the month of October.  The heaviest moisture was observed across northern portions of the county.  Drought conditions improved through the month with localized Severe (D2) Drought conditions in the east. The drought continued into November.

Drought in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. One half to one and a half inches of precipitation fell across Garden County during the month of October.  This was not enough to improve the drought, and most of the county remained in Severe (D2) Drought status into November.

Drought in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. Approximately one half inch of precipitation fell across Deuel County during the month of October.  This was not enough to improve the drought, and the eastern half of the county remained in Severe (D2) Drought status into November.

Drought in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. One half to one and a half inches of precipitation fell across Perkins County during the month of October.  This was not enough to improve the drought, and the county remained in Severe (D2) to Extreme (D3) Drought status into November.

Drought in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. One half to one and a half inches of precipitation fell across Chase County during the month of October. This was not enough to improve the drought, and the county remained in Severe (D2) to Extreme (D3) Drought status into November.

Drought in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. One half to one and a half inches of precipitation fell across Keith County during the month of October.  This was not enough to improve the drought, and the county remained in Severe (D2) Drought status into November.

Drought in HAYES, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. Approximately one half inch of precipitation fell across Hayes County during the month of October. This was not enough to improve the drought, and the county remained in Severe (D2) to Extreme (D3) Drought status into November.

Drought in FRONTIER, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. One half to one and a half inches of precipitation fell across Frontier County during the month of October. This was not enough to improve the drought, and the county remained in Severe (D2) to Extreme (D3) Drought status into November.

Drought in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. Approximately one inch of precipitation fell across Lincoln County during the month of October. This was not enough to improve the drought, and the county remained in Severe (D2) to Extreme (D3) Drought status into November.

Drought in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. One to two inches of precipitation fell across Arthur County during the month of October. This was not enough to improve the drought, and the county remained in Severe (D2) Drought status into November.

Drought in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. One half to one and a half inches of precipitation fell across Grant County during the month of October. This was not enough to improve the drought, and the county remained in Severe (D2) Drought status into November.

Drought in HOOKER, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. One to two inches of precipitation fell across Hooker County during the month of October. This was not enough to improve the drought, and the county remained in Severe (D2) Drought status into November.

Drought in MCPHERSON, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. One to two inches of precipitation fell across McPherson County during the month of October. This was not enough to improve the drought, and the county remained in Severe (D2) Drought status into November.

Drought in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. One to two inches of precipitation fell across Logan County during the month of October. This was not enough to improve the drought, and the county remained in Severe (D2) Drought status into November.

Drought in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. One to two inches of precipitation fell across Thomas County during the month of October. This was not enough to improve the drought, and the county remained in Severe (D2) Drought status into November.

Drought in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. One to three inches of precipitation fell across Blaine County during the month of October. This was not enough to improve the drought, and the far western portion of the county remained in Severe (D2) Drought status into November.

Drought in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 persisted through October 2013. One to three inches of precipitation fell across Custer County during the month of October. This was not enough to improve the drought, and the far western portion of the county remained in Severe (D2) Drought status into November.