An abnormally dry start to summer 2023 carried over into July with the majority of the CWA entering the month in a severe drought. However, several noteworthy rain events throughout the month brought a good deal of relief to much of the area. By the end of the month, only a sliver of the CWA remained in a severe drought while elsewhere had improved.

Drought in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 18-JUL-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in OGLE, ILLINOIS
From 04-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in NORTHERN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 18-JUL-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 18-JUL-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in NORTHERN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 18-JUL-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in EASTERN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 18-JUL-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FORD, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 18-JUL-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BOONE, ILLINOIS
From 04-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 04-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LIVINGSTON, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 18-JUL-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 18-JUL-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 18-JUL-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SOUTHERN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 18-JUL-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LEE, ILLINOIS
From 04-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 18-JUL-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 11-JUL-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DE KALB, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 11-JUL-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SOUTHERN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 11-JUL-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in GRUNDY, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 11-JUL-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CENTRAL COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 11-JUL-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor