Temperatures were slightly above normal during the month. The spatial and temporal distribution of rainfall, with more widespread heavier amounts toward the end of the month, defined drought trends. Overall, conditions improved by month's end.

Drought in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 01-AUG-21 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 9.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought continued most of August, before 3 to 5 inches of rainfall from August 21 to August 29 improved conditions to moderate (D1) drought. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 01-AUG-21 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 625.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought developed in early August, but conditions returned to severe (D2) with 4 to 6 inches of rainfall between August 21 and August 29. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 01-AUG-21 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 220.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought continued most of August, before 3 to 5 inches of rainfall from August 21 to August 29 improved conditions to moderate (D1) drought. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-AUG-21 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 363.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought continued through the first half of August, before worsening late month to extreme (D3) conditions after an 11-day dry period. Conditions reverted to severe drought at the end of the month after 3 to 5 inches of rainfall from August 21 to August 29. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 01-AUG-21 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 123.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought developed in early August, but conditions returned to severe (D2) with 3 to 5 inches of rainfall between August 21 and August 29. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 01-AUG-21 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 750.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought continued in early August, but conditions returned to severe (D2) with 1 to 2 inches of rainfall between August 21 and August 29. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 01-AUG-21 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 3.18M
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought continued in early August, but conditions returned to severe (D2) with 1 to 3 inches of rainfall between August 21 and August 29. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Drought in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 01-AUG-21 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 406.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought continued through much of August, before briefly worsening late month to extreme (D3) conditions after an 11-day dry period. Conditions reverted to severe drought at the end of the month after 3 to 5 inches of rainfall from August 21 to August 29. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.