Severe drought continued across most of central and north central South Dakota throughout much of September west of the James River Valley. There was some improvement towards the end of September.  Periodic episodes of precipitation across the region had prevented widespread worsening of the drought conditions. The severe drought had began across the region in early June. Several counties still had burn bans in place. Crops and pastureland continued to suffer from the the long term dryness. The spring and winter wheat production was at its lowest in years and more than 60 percent below long-term norms.  Only 670,000 acres of spring wheat were harvested in the state  this year, the lowest since the big drought year of 1936 when only 550,000 acres were harvested.

Drought in HYDE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-17 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-17 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BUFFALO, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-17 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CORSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-17 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DEWEY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-17 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in STANLEY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-17 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in JONES, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-17 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LYMAN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-17 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HUGHES, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-17 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SULLY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-17 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in POTTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-17 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WALWORTH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-17 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CAMPBELL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-17 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MCPHERSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-17 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in EDMUNDS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-17 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FAULK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-SEP-17 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor