Dry conditions continued through much of the month of October, continuing the drought conditions which began in August. The 30/60/90 Day precipitation amounts continued to decline with Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought developing or 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. Much of the impacts felt through the increasing drought were limited by the end of the growing season. Primary impacts were limited for the most part to surface and and ground water issues and fire weather concerns.

Drought in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Through the first 3 weeks of October, less than half an inch of rain fell across the county. With 30/60 and 90 day percent of normal rainfalls in the 50 percent or less range, severe (D2) drought conditions developed. Despite the very dry conditions, little to no damaging impacts occurred. The primary concerns were focused on ground water and surface water where low stream flows, lakes levels and some impacts to monitoring wells occurred. Agricultural entities saw little impacts as the growing season had effectively ended and harvesting was aided by the dry weather. A pattern shift occurred during the last week of the month bringing significant rainfall and drought conditions improving to moderate (D1) drought by the end of the month. With drought conditions falling below Severe (D2) Drought conditions this will be the last entry for drought in Hickory County.

Drought in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Through the first 3 weeks of October, less than half an inch of rain fell across the county. With 30/60 and 90 day percent of normal rainfalls in the 50 percent or less range, severe (D2) drought conditions developed. Despite the very dry conditions, little to no damaging impacts occurred. The primary concerns were focused on ground water and surface water where low stream flows, lakes levels and some impacts to monitoring wells occurred. Agricultural entities saw little impacts as the growing season had effectively ended and harvesting was aided by the dry weather. A pattern shift occurred during the last week of the month bringing significant rainfall and drought conditions improving to moderate (D1) drought by the end of the month. With drought conditions falling below Severe (D2) Drought conditions this will be the last entry for drought in Webster County.

Drought in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Through the first 3 weeks of October, less than half an inch of rain fell across the county. With 30/60 and 90 day percent of normal rainfalls in the 50 percent or less range, severe (D2) drought conditions developed. Despite the very dry conditions, little to no damaging impacts occurred. The primary concerns were focused on ground water and surface water where low stream flows, lakes levels and some impacts to monitoring wells occurred. Agricultural entities saw little impacts as the growing season had effectively ended and harvesting was aided by the dry weather. A pattern shift occurred during the last week of the month bringing significant rainfall and drought conditions improving to moderate (D1) drought by the end of the month. With drought conditions falling below Severe (D2) Drought conditions this will be the last entry for drought in Vernon County.

Drought in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Through the first 3 weeks of October, less than half an inch of rain fall across the county. With 30/60 and 90 day percent of normal rainfalls in the 25 percent or less range, extreme (D3) drought conditions developed. Despite the very dry conditions, little to no damaging impacts occurred. The primary concerns were focused on ground water and surface water where low stream flows, lakes levels and some impacts to monitoring wells occurred. Agricultural entities saw little impacts as the growing season had effectively ended and harvesting was aided by the dry weather. A pattern shift occurred during the last week of the month bringing significant rainfall and drought conditions improving to Severe (D2) drought by the end of the month. Drought continued into November and the final statement with any associated damages will occur when the drought ends.

Drought in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Through the first 3 weeks of October, less than half an inch of rain fall across the county. With 30/60 and 90 day percent of normal rainfalls in the 25 percent or less range, extreme (D3) drought conditions developed. Despite the very dry conditions, little to no damaging impacts occurred. The primary concerns were focused on ground water and surface water where low stream flows, lakes levels and some impacts to monitoring wells occurred. Agricultural entities saw little impacts as the growing season had effectively ended and harvesting was aided by the dry weather. A pattern shift occurred during the last week of the month bringing significant rainfall and drought conditions improving to Severe (D2) drought by the end of the month. Drought continued into November and the final statement with any associated damages will occur when the drought ends.

Drought in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Through the first 3 weeks of October, less than half an inch of rain fall across the county. With 30/60 and 90 day percent of normal rainfalls in the 25 percent or less range, extreme (D3) drought conditions developed. Despite the very dry conditions, little to no damaging impacts occurred. The primary concerns were focused on ground water and surface water where low stream flows, lakes levels and some impacts to monitoring wells occurred. Agricultural entities saw little impacts as the growing season had effectively ended and harvesting was aided by the dry weather. A pattern shift occurred during the last week of the month bringing significant rainfall and drought conditions improving to Severe (D2) drought by the end of the month. Drought continued into November and the final statement with any associated damages will occur when the drought ends.

Drought in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Through the first 3 weeks of October, less than half an inch of rain fall across the county. With 30/60 and 90 day percent of normal rainfalls in the 25 percent or less range, extreme (D3) drought conditions developed. Despite the very dry conditions, little to no damaging impacts occurred. The primary concerns were focused on ground water and surface water where low stream flows, lakes levels and some impacts to monitoring wells occurred. Agricultural entities saw little impacts as the growing season had effectively ended and harvesting was aided by the dry weather. A pattern shift occurred during the last week of the month bringing significant rainfall and drought conditions improving to Severe (D2) drought by the end of the month. Drought continued into November and the final statement with any associated damages will occur when the drought ends.

Drought in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Through the first 3 weeks of October, less than half an inch of rain fall across the county. With 30/60 and 90 day percent of normal rainfalls in the 25 percent or less range, extreme (D3) drought conditions developed. Despite the very dry conditions, little to no damaging impacts occurred. The primary concerns were focused on ground water and surface water where low stream flows, lakes levels and some impacts to monitoring wells occurred. Agricultural entities saw little impacts as the growing season had effectively ended and harvesting was aided by the dry weather. A pattern shift occurred during the last week of the month bringing significant rainfall and drought conditions improving to Severe (D2) drought by the end of the month. Drought continued into November and the final statement with any associated damages will occur when the drought ends.

Drought in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Through the first 3 weeks of October, less than half an inch of rain fall across the county. With 30/60 and 90 day percent of normal rainfalls in the 25 percent or less range, extreme (D3) drought conditions developed. Despite the very dry conditions, little to no damaging impacts occurred. The primary concerns were focused on ground water and surface water where low stream flows, lakes levels and some impacts to monitoring wells occurred. Agricultural entities saw little impacts as the growing season had effectively ended and harvesting was aided by the dry weather. A pattern shift occurred during the last week of the month bringing significant rainfall and drought conditions improving to Severe (D2) drought by the end of the month. Drought continued into November and the final statement with any associated damages will occur when the drought ends.

Drought in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Through the first 3 weeks of October, less than half an inch of rain fall across the county. With 30/60 and 90 day percent of normal rainfalls in the 25 percent or less range, extreme (D3) drought conditions developed. Despite the very dry conditions, little to no damaging impacts occurred. The primary concerns were focused on ground water and surface water where low stream flows, lakes levels and some impacts to monitoring wells occurred. Agricultural entities saw little impacts as the growing season had effectively ended and harvesting was aided by the dry weather. A pattern shift occurred during the last week of the month bringing significant rainfall and drought conditions improving to Severe (D2) drought by the end of the month. Drought continued into November and the final statement with any associated damages will occur when the drought ends.

Drought in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Through the first 3 weeks of October, less than half an inch of rain fell across the county. With 30/60 and 90 day percent of normal rainfalls in the 50 percent or less range, severe (D2) drought conditions developed. Despite the very dry conditions, little to no damaging impacts occurred. The primary concerns were focused on ground water and surface water where low stream flows, lakes levels and some impacts to monitoring wells occurred. Agricultural entities saw little impacts as the growing season had effectively ended and harvesting was aided by the dry weather. A pattern shift occurred during the last week of the month bringing significant rainfall and drought conditions improving to moderate (D1) drought by the end of the month. With drought conditions falling below Severe (D2) Drought conditions this will be the last entry for drought in Barton County.

Drought in STONE, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Through the first 3 weeks of October, less than half an inch of rain fall across the county. With 30/60 and 90 day percent of normal rainfalls in the 25 percent or less range, extreme (D3) drought conditions developed. Despite the very dry conditions, little to no damaging impacts occurred. The primary concerns were focused on ground water and surface water where low stream flows, lakes levels and some impacts to monitoring wells occurred. Agricultural entities saw little impacts as the growing season had effectively ended and harvesting was aided by the dry weather. A pattern shift occurred during the last week of the month bringing significant rainfall and drought conditions improving to Severe (D2) drought by the end of the month. Drought continued into November and the final statement with any associated damages will occur when the drought ends.

Drought in DADE, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Through the first 3 weeks of October, less than half an inch of rain fell across the county. With 30/60 and 90 day percent of normal rainfalls in the 50 percent or less range, severe (D2) drought conditions developed. Despite the very dry conditions, little to no damaging impacts occurred. The primary concerns were focused on ground water and surface water where low stream flows, lakes levels and some impacts to monitoring wells occurred. Agricultural entities saw little impacts as the growing season had effectively ended and harvesting was aided by the dry weather. A pattern shift occurred during the last week of the month bringing significant rainfall and drought conditions improving to moderate (D1) drought by the end of the month. With drought conditions falling below Severe (D2) Drought conditions this will be the last entry for drought in Dade County.

Drought in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-OCT-20 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Through the first 3 weeks of October, less than half an inch of rain fell across the county. With 30/60 and 90 day percent of normal rainfalls in the 50 percent or less range, severe (D2) drought conditions developed. Despite the very dry conditions, little to no damaging impacts occurred. The primary concerns were focused on ground water and surface water where low stream flows, lakes levels and some impacts to monitoring wells occurred. Agricultural entities saw little impacts as the growing season had effectively ended and harvesting was aided by the dry weather. A pattern shift occurred during the last week of the month bringing significant rainfall and drought conditions improving to Abnormally Dry (D0) by the end of the month. With drought conditions falling below Severe (D2) Drought conditions this will be the last entry for drought in Douglas County.