Portions of northern Minnesota have seen rainfall deficits in excess of 5 inches for the year and by July areas of Severe Drought (D2) were observed across parts of the area. A wet middle part of July led to improving conditions that brought all areas into the Moderate Drought (D1) category by the end of the month, however, rainfall deficits persist and further dry conditions may reverse the improving trend.

Drought in CENTRAL ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-20 06:00:00 to 21-JUL-20 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions worsened at the beginning of July as rainfall deficits for the year approached 6 to 8 inches. A few rainfall events during the middle of the month resulted in total rainfall for the month in the 2 to 4 inch range, which was still below normal. However, it was enough to lift the area out of the Severe Drought category (D2), especially with the rainfall received on July 21, when around 1 to 1.50 inches fell.

Drought in SOUTHERN ST. LOUIS / CARLTON, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-20 06:00:00 to 28-JUL-20 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions worsened at the beginning of July as rainfall deficits for the year approached 5 to 7 inches. A few rainfall events during the middle of the month resulted in total rainfall for the month in the 3 to 5.50 inch range, with Duluth seeing totals about 1.50 inches above normal. This was enough to lift the area out of the Severe Drought category (D2), especially with the rainfall received on July 18 and 21, when around 1 to 2 inches total fell.

Drought in NORTHERN AITKIN, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-20 06:00:00 to 21-JUL-20 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions worsened at the beginning of July as rainfall deficits for the year approached 6 to 8 inches. A few rainfall events during the middle of the month resulted in total rainfall for the month in the 1 to 3 inch range, which was still below normal. However, it was enough to lift the area out of the Severe Drought category (D2), especially with the rainfall received on July 18 and 21, when around 1 to 2 inches fell total.

Drought in SOUTHERN AITKIN, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-20 06:00:00 to 21-JUL-20 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions worsened at the beginning of July as rainfall deficits for the year approached 6 to 8 inches. A few rainfall events during the middle of the month resulted in total rainfall for the month in the 1 to 3 inch range, which was still below normal. However, it was enough to lift the area out of the Severe Drought category (D2), especially with the rainfall received on July 18 and 21, when around 1 to 2 inches fell total.

Drought in CROW WING, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-20 06:00:00 to 21-JUL-20 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions worsened at the beginning of July as rainfall deficits for the year approached 2 to 4 inches. A few rainfall events during the middle of the month resulted in total rainfall for the month in the 5 to 7 inch range, which was 1 to 3 inches above normal. This was enough to lift the area out of the Severe Drought category (D2), especially with the rainfall received on July 17-18, when around 2 to 4 inches fell total.

Drought in NORTHERN CASS, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-20 06:00:00 to 21-JUL-20 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions worsened at the beginning of July as rainfall deficits for the year approached 2 to 4 inches. A few rainfall events during the middle of the month resulted in total rainfall for the month in the 5 to 7 inch range, which was 1 to 3 inches above normal. This was enough to lift the area out of the Severe Drought category (D2), especially with the rainfall received on July 17-18, when around 1 to 3 inches fell total.

Drought in SOUTHERN CASS, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-20 06:00:00 to 14-JUL-20 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions worsened at the beginning of July as rainfall deficits for the year approached 2 to 4 inches. A few rainfall events during the middle of the month resulted in total rainfall for the month in the 5 to 7 inch range, which was 1 to 3 inches above normal. This was enough to lift the area out of the Severe Drought category (D2), especially with the rainfall received on July 8-9, when around 1 to 3 inches fell total.