Drought conditions improved over most of the Missouri Ozarks during the month, thanks to periods of heavy rainfall from early August to late August. By the last week of August, the US Drought Monitor had designated around 35 percent of the area as being in moderate drought (D1) to extreme drought (D3). Across the Ozarks, the month started with 24 counties in D2 (Severe Drought) to (D3 extreme Drought), by the end of the month only 8 counties remained in (D2) Severe drought or greater.  The primary impacts of the drought occurred in the agricultural communities. Hay growth was impacted along with reports of crop failures, dry stock ponds and low flows on some streams and rivers.

Drought in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 16-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions improved across Texas County by the middle of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained at the end of the month after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions below severe (D2) drought levels. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in DENT, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 16-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions improved across Dent County by the middle of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained at the end of the month after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions below severe (D2) drought levels. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 30-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions improved across Dallas County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 30-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions improved across Laclede County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 30-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions improved across Webster County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Drought conditions improved across St. Clair County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions improved across Hickory County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in POLK, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions improved across Polk County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions improved across Miller County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions improved across Pulaski County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions improved across Phelps County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in MARIES, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 16-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions improved across Maries County by the middle of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained at the end of the month after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions below severe (D2) drought levels. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions improved across Greene County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions improved across Camden County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 16-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions improved across Howell County by the middle of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that moderate (D1) drought conditions remained at the end of the month after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions below severe (D2) drought levels. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 16-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions improved across Oregon County by the middle of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that moderate (D1) drought conditions remained at the end of the month after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions below severe (D2) drought levels. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated the extreme southern portion of the county as being in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder in Moderate (D1) drought or Abnormally dry (D0). The rainfall received during the month provided only isolated relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that portions of the county as being in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder in Moderate (D1) drought. The rainfall received during the month provided only isolated relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated the far western portions of the county as being in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder in Moderate (D1) drought. The rainfall received during the month provided only isolated relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated the extreme southern portion of the county as being in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder in Moderate (D1) drought or Abnormally dry (D0). The rainfall received during the month provided only isolated relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought in STONE, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated the extreme southern portion of the county as being in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder in Moderate (D1) drought or Abnormally dry (D0). The rainfall received during the month provided only isolated relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated the far western portion of the county as being in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder in Moderate (D1) drought or Abnormally dry (D0). The rainfall received during the month provided only isolated relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought in DADE, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated the western portion of the county as being in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder in Moderate (D1) drought or Abnormally dry (D0). The rainfall received during the month provided only isolated relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated much of the southern parts of the county as being in Extreme (D3) Drought with the remainder in Severe (D2) drought. The rainfall received during the month provided little relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated the western portion of the county as being in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder in Moderate (D1) drought or Abnormally dry (D0). The rainfall received during the month provided only isolated relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated the far north western portion of the county as being in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder in Moderate (D1) drought or Abnormally dry (D0). The rainfall received during the month provided only isolated relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 23-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions improved across Douglas County by the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 16-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 190.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions improved across Shannon County by the middle of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that abnormally dry (D0) conditions remained at the end of the month after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions below severe (D2) drought levels. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Much of the losses from row crops will not be felt until the fall when harvest occurs.

Drought in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated the northern half of the county as being in Extreme (D3) Drought with the remainder in Severe (D2) Drought. The rainfall received during the month provided little relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions continued across the region through the month of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated the southern half of the county as being in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder in Moderate (D1) drought or Abnormally dry (D0). The rainfall received during the month provided only isolated relief of drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some impacts but ground water levels and reservoirs showed little impacts. Monetary losses will be included in future reported when the drought ends and loses are assessed.