Little rain fell in September, further impacting the drought that began in August. The 30/60/90 Day precipitation amounts continued to decline with Severe (D2) drought expanding across portions of the Ozarks. Low stream flows were noted on some area rivers and KBDI indices rose indicating enhanced fire weather concerns. Some indication in the agricultural community were beginning to occur with some farmers starting feeding hay about a month early.

Drought in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-20 00:01:00 to 30-SEP-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

With only 1/4 to 1 inch of rain falling during the month, Severe (D2) Drought expanded into Barry County in September.   Impacts from the drought will be complied and included in the final drought narrative when conditions improve.

Drought in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-20 00:01:00 to 30-SEP-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

With only 1/2 to 1 1/2 inch of rain falling during the month, Severe (D2) Drought expanded into McDonald County in September.   Impacts from the drought will be complied and included in the final drought narrative when conditions improve.

Drought in STONE, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-20 00:01:00 to 30-SEP-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall ranged from 0.5 to 2 inches across Stone County which was 10 to 50% of normal for September, further impacting the Severe (D2) Drought that began following a dry summer.  Impacts from the drought will be complied and included in the final drought narrative when conditions improve.

Drought in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-20 00:01:00 to 30-SEP-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall in September ranged from 1 to 2 inches across Douglas County which was 25 to 50% of normal,   further impacting the Severe (D2) Drought that began following a dry summer.  Impacts from the drought will be complied and included in the final drought narrative when conditions improve.

Drought in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-20 00:01:00 to 30-SEP-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall remained sparse in September with most locations receiving only 1/4 to 1.5 inches   or 10-25% of normal across a large portion of Lawrence County, further impacting the Severe (D2) Drought that began following a dry summer.  Impacts from the drought will be complied and included in the final drought narrative when conditions improve.

Drought in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-20 00:01:00 to 30-SEP-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall remained sparse in September with most locations receiving only 0.5 to 1.5 inches   or 10-25% of normal across Greene County with western and southwestern portions of the county remaining the driest, further impacting the Severe (D2) Drought that began following a dry summer.  Impacts from the drought will be complied and included in the final drought narrative when conditions improve.

Drought in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-20 00:01:00 to 30-SEP-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall ranged from 1 to 2 inches across Webster County which was generally 25 to 50% of normal,   further impacting the Severe (D2) Drought that began following a dry summer.  Impacts from the drought will be complied and included in the final drought narrative when conditions improve.

Drought in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-20 00:01:00 to 30-SEP-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

With only 1 to 2 inches of rain falling during the month, Severe (D2) Drought expanded into Newton County in September.   Impacts from the drought will be complied and included in the final drought narrative when conditions improve.

Drought in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 01-SEP-20 00:01:00 to 30-SEP-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall remained sparse in September with most locations receiving only 1 to 2 inches of rainfall or 25-50% of normal over a large portion of Christian County, further impacting the Severe (D2) Drought that began following a dry summer.  Impacts from the drought will be complied and included in the final drought narrative when conditions improve.