Extreme (D3) Drought conditions developed across portions central Missouri through the end of May. Despite some rainfall, drought conditions deepened over most of central Missouri during the month with Extreme (D3) drought developing as rainfall remained lacking. Severe (D2) Drought persisted but improved in some areas while Moderate (D1) to Abnormally Dry (D0) expanded across southwestern Missouri. The primary impacts of the drought occurred in the agricultural communities. Hay growth was impacted along with reports of crop and vegetation impacts due to limited soil and surface moisture, dry stock ponds and low flows on some streams and rivers. Final reports of damages will be placed in the last month the drought occurred in the counties impacted in 2023.

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

Beneficial rainfall through the month allowed drought conditions to improve for much of the county though Severe (D2) drought remained in portions of the county through the month of May. The US Drought Monitor indicated the far southwestern portion of the county remained in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder of the county in Moderate (D1) conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw continuing impacts with ground water levels and reservoirs showing limited drought condition improvement. Early spring crop and vegetation growth was showing signs of stress due to limited moisture. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

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

Beneficial rainfall through the month allowed drought conditions to improve for much of the county though Severe (D2) drought remained in portions of the county through the month of May. The US Drought Monitor indicated the far northwestern portion of the county remained in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder of the county in Moderate (D1) to Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw continuing impacts with ground water levels and reservoirs showing limited drought condition improvement. Early spring crop and vegetation growth was showing signs of stress due to limited moisture. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-23 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Beneficial rainfall through the month allowed drought conditions to improve for much of the county though Severe (D2) drought remained in portions of the county through the month of May. The US Drought Monitor indicated the northern third of the county remained in Severe (D2) Drought with the remainder of the county in Moderate (D1) conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw continuing impacts with ground water levels and reservoirs showing limited drought condition improvement. Early spring crop and vegetation growth was showing signs of stress due to limited moisture. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

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

Limited rainfall through the month allowed Extreme (D3) drought conditions to return across portions of the county through the month of May. The US Drought Monitor indicated the northern third of the county deteriorated to Extreme (D3) Drought conditions with the remainder of the county in Severe (D2) Drought or Moderate (D1) Drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw continuing impacts with ground water levels and reservoirs showing limited drought condition improvement. Early spring crop and vegetation growth was showing signs of stress due to limited moisture. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

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

Limited rainfall through the month allowed Extreme (D3) drought conditions to return across portions of the county through the month of May. The US Drought Monitor indicated the northern half of the county deteriorated to Extreme (D3) Drought conditions with the remainder of the county in Severe (D2) Drought. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw continuing impacts with ground water levels and reservoirs showing limited drought condition improvement. Early spring crop and vegetation growth was showing signs of stress due to limited moisture. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

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

Limited rainfall through the month allowed Extreme (D3) drought conditions to return across portions of the county through the month of May. The US Drought Monitor indicated that extreme northern portions of the county deteriorated to Extreme (D3) Drought conditions with the remainder of the county in Severe (D2) Drought to Abnormally Dry (D0) drought conditions. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw continuing impacts with ground water levels and reservoirs showing limited drought condition improvement. Early spring crop and vegetation growth was showing signs of stress due to limited moisture. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning May first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.