Drought worsened over parts of the Finger Lakes region and Central Southern Tier of New York during September. September rainfall amounts were again considerably below the average long term monthly trends. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions continued to deteriorate, and more of the region was classified in extreme drought. Agricultural interests reported significant stress to non-irrigated crops, with many areas reporting expected losses to corn, soybean and hay yields. More communities began to place voluntary and mandatory water restrictions on their residents.

Drought in CHEMUNG, NEW YORK
From 01-SEP-16 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought conditions continued this month across the entire county.

Drought in CORTLAND, NEW YORK
From 01-SEP-16 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought conditions ranged from generally dry over the eastern quarter of the county to moderate drought in the west.

Drought in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 01-SEP-16 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought conditions ranged from generally dry over the eastern quarter of the county to moderate drought in the west.

Drought in SCHUYLER, NEW YORK
From 01-SEP-16 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Extreme drought conditions existed in this county for the entire month of September.

Drought in SOUTHERN CAYUGA, NEW YORK
From 01-SEP-16 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Extreme drought conditions existed in this county for the entire month of September.

Drought in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 01-SEP-16 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought conditions ranged from moderate drought over the far southeastern portion of the county to extreme drought across the northern 1/4.

Drought in TIOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-SEP-16 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought conditions ranged from moderate drought over the far southeastern portion of the county to extreme drought across the northwest.

Drought in TOMPKINS, NEW YORK
From 01-SEP-16 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Extreme drought was reported over the entire county during September.

Drought in YATES, NEW YORK
From 01-SEP-16 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Extreme drought was reported over the entire county during September.

Drought in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 01-SEP-16 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought ranged from just general dryness over the eastern part of the county to nearly severe drought across the western third.