While much of the area saw some relief from the drought, many counties remained in D2-D4 status through the month of September. While the full scope of drought impacts are unknown, many farmers took losses on their hay and corn, opting to bale it for livestock or knock it down.

Drought in PUTNAM, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Putnam County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D4 to D2 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in SULLIVAN, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Sullivan County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D4 to D3 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in CHARITON, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Chariton County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D3 to D2 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in HOWARD, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Howard County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D4 to D3 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Cooper County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D4 to D3 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in SCHUYLER, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Schuyler County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D3 to D2 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in ADAIR, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Adair County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D3 to D2 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in MACON, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Macon County, however despite an influx of some moisture only negligible relief came to the county. Conditions held at D3 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in RANDOLPH, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Randolph County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D3 to D2 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in NODAWAY, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Nodaway County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D4 to D3 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in ANDREW, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Andrew County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D4 to D2 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Platte County, however despite an influx of some moisture only negligible relief came to the county. Conditions held at D4 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Clay County, however despite an influx of some moisture only negligible relief came to the county. Conditions held at D4 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Jackson County, however despite an influx of some moisture only negligible relief came to the county. Conditions held at D4 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in CLINTON, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Clinton County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D3 to D2 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Daviess County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D4 to D3 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in RAY, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Ray County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D4 to D2 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Lafayette County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D3 to D2 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Johnson County, however despite an influx of some moisture only negligible relief came to the county. Conditions held at D2 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in MERCER, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Mercer County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D3 to D2 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in GRUNDY, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Grundy County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D4 to D3 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in LIVINGSTON, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Livingston County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D4 to D3 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Carroll County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D4 to D2 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in SALINE, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Saline County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D3 to D2 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Pettis County, however despite an influx of some moisture only negligible relief came to the county. Conditions held at D2 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in HARRISON, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Harrison County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D3 to D2 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in CASS, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Cass County, however despite an influx of some moisture only negligible relief came to the county. Conditions held at D2 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in LINN, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Linn County, however despite an influx of some moisture only negligible relief came to the county. Conditions held at D3 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in GENTRY, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Gentry County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D4 to D3 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in DE KALB, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for DeKalb County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D4 to D3 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.

Drought in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-18 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought of 2018 continued for Caldwell County, however an influx of some moisture brought some minor relief to the county. Conditions improved from D4 to D2 during the month of September, but the impacts and losses of several crops were already felt across the region. The amount of damages is unknown at this point, but numerous farmers were unable to get full return from their crops.