Severe drought conditions spread across almost all of western Kentucky with the exception of the Henderson and Owensboro areas, which were in moderate drought conditions. A number of brush fires and field fires occurred, prompting the issuance of burn bans for almost all counties except a few in the Henderson and Owensboro areas. On the afternoon of November 1, a field fire west of Paducah on the north side of Highway 358 burned about 100 acres. All county fire departments in McCracken County assisted in fighting the wind-driven fire, which prompted the closure of Highway 358 but did not spread to any structures. On the Fort Campbell military installation in southern Christian and Trigg Counties, about 8,500 acres of wildland burned. Large wildfires are not uncommon on the installation, and no structures were known to be involved. The lack of precipitation caused soil moisture to decrease rapidly. Pasture land deteriorated, causing some farmers to begin feeding hay to livestock. Stock ponds began to run low. Some farmers began hauling in water for their livestock. Paducah recorded its driest September-October combination on record. Only about one-quarter inch of rain fell during the first few weeks of November. This lack of precipitation, combined with above normal temperatures, contributed to the rapid onset of drought conditions. At Paducah, 1.28 inches of rain fell from September 1 to November 18. This was 8.69 inches below normal for that period. Small streams as well as larger rivers were running well below normal. Parts of the Ohio River were at 40 percent of normal flows. A heavy rainfall event late in the month brought some improvement in the drought.

Drought in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 01-NOV-16 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor