The combined effects of persistent above-normal temperatures and minimal precipitation starting in early July 2023 resulted in mounting drought impacts across portions of central and northeast Louisiana. Through the month of November, D2 (Severe Drought) to D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor continued across areas north of Interstate 20. D4 (Exceptional Drought) Conditions continued to encompass areas along and south of the Interstate, although some improvement was noted around the US Highway 84 corridor due to heavy rainfall. Average temperatures for the month were about 1 F above normal. Observed precipitation values ranged from 25 to 75 percent of normal for the month. Soil moisture anomalies improved some during the month, with subsoil moisture values between 10 to 30 percent below normal being common across the area by month's end. These conditions placed a severe stress on pastures for livestock and croplands at the end of the growing season. Streamflows on creeks and rivers were reduced.

Drought in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions in Morehouse Parish remained to D2 (Severe Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions in East Carroll Parish remained at D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought in MADISON, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions in Madison Parish remained to D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions in Richland Parish remained to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions in Franklin Parish remained at D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions in West Carroll Parish remained at D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought in TENSAS, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions in Tensas Parish remained at D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought in CONCORDIA, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions in Concordia Parish remained at mostly D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor, but some improvement was noted along the US Highway 84 corridor due to heavy rainfall.

Drought in CATAHOULA, LOUISIANA
From 01-NOV-23 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought conditions in Catahoula Parish remained at mostly D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor, but some improvement was noted along the US Highway 84 corridor due to heavy rainfall.