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 BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Baxter County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th.

Drought in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Boone County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th.

Drought in MARION, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Marion County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th.

Drought in FULTON, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Fulton County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th.

Drought in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Sharp County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th.

Drought in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Sharp County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th.

Drought in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Izard County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th.

Drought in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Searcy County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th.

Drought in STONE, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Stone County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th.

Drought in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Logan County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th.

Drought in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Yell County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th and entered D3 drought designation on November 28th.

Drought in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Scott County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th and entered D3 drought designation on November 28th.

Drought in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Polk County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th and entered D3 drought designation on November 28th.

Drought in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Pike County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th and entered D3 drought designation on November 28th.

Drought in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Garland County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th and entered D3 drought designation on November 28th.

Drought in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Hot Spring County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th and entered D3 drought designation on November 28th.

Drought in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Saline County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th and entered D3 drought designation on November 28th.

Drought in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Perry County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th and entered D3 drought designation on November 28th.

Drought in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 07-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

Clark County entered D2 drought designation on November 7th and entered D3 drought designation on November 28th.