Dry conditions have persisted over much of Arkansas during the last three months (September, October, November). Much of the state was running less than 50 percent of normal rainfall for the month, and for the fall season (September 1 - November 30). November 2017, and the fall of 2017 are the driest on record in several localities across the state. This dry period has resulted in the development of severe to extreme drought conditions across the state.
As of November 30th, there was a high wildfire danger across all of Arkansas due to dry vegetation and soil moisture conditions across the state. Streamflow along area tributaries was below normal at most sites, but was especially low in the southern and western portions of the state. The impacts of drought on agriculture are difficult to measure at this time of year when the vegetation is normally dormant anyways. If drought conditions persist into the spring and growing season, economic impacts will likely be steep.
November 2017 was the driest November on record at the following stations: North Little Rock, Little Rock Air Force Base, and Monticello.
Fall of 2017 was the driest on record for the following locations: Pine Bluff, North Little Rock, Russellville, Little Rock Air Force Base, Calico Rock 2 WSW, Mount Ida, and Monticello.

Drought in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 14-NOV-17 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Montgomery County entered D2 drought designation on November 14th and D3 drought designation on November 28th.

Drought in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 14-NOV-17 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Dallas County entered D2 drought designation on November 14th and D3 drought designation on November 28th.

Drought in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 14-NOV-17 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Dallas County entered D2 drought designation on November 14th.

Drought in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 14-NOV-17 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Van Buren County entered D2 drought designation on November 14th.

Drought in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 14-NOV-17 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Conway County entered D2 drought designation on November 14th.

Drought in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 14-NOV-17 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Faulkner County entered D2 drought designation on November 14th.

Drought in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 14-NOV-17 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Pulaski County entered D2 drought designation on November 14th.

Drought in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 14-NOV-17 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Cleburne County entered D2 drought designation on November 14th.

Drought in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 14-NOV-17 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Lonoke County entered D2 drought designation on November 14th.

Drought in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 14-NOV-17 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Grant County entered D2 drought designation on November 14th.

Drought in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 14-NOV-17 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Jefferson County entered D2 drought designation on November 14th.

Drought in CLEVELAND, ARKANSAS
From 14-NOV-17 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Cleveland County entered D2 drought designation on November 14th.

Drought in LINCOLN, ARKANSAS
From 14-NOV-17 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Lincoln County entered D2 drought designation on November 14th.

Drought in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 14-NOV-17 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Ouachita County entered D2 drought designation on November 14th.

Drought in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 14-NOV-17 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Calhoun County entered D2 drought designation on November 14th.

Drought in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 14-NOV-17 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Calhoun County entered D2 drought designation on November 14th.