Severe Drought Conditions (D2) that developed in June continued into July across portions of central Illinois, primarily north of I-72. Some burn bans were in effect at the start of the month, and there were increased fire concerns around the July 4 holiday. However, an active pattern brought increased rainfall during the first three weeks of the month, which resulted in improvements to the drought. Most burn bans were lifted by mid-July, and by the end of the month less than 10% of the area, mainly locations to the west of Lincoln, were experiencing severe drought (D2). A hot and dry stretch during the final week of the month resulted in some minor degradation of drought conditions. Locations along and north of I-72 still had summer rainfall deficits of 3 to 7 inches at the end of July.

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

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Vermilion County into July, but drought conditions improved during the second half of the month. Through the first half of the month, agricultural stress was common. Some communities had burn bans in effect at the start of the month, but by mid-July burn bans had been lifted.

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

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Champaign County into July, but drought conditions improved during the second half of the month. Through the first half of the month, agricultural stress was common. Some communities had burn bans in effect at the start of the month, but by mid-July burn bans had been lifted.

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

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Sangamon County into July, but drought conditions improved by mid-July. During early July, agricultural stress was common.

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

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Woodford County into July, but drought conditions improved by mid-July. During early July, agricultural stress was common.

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

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across De Witt County into July, but drought conditions improved by mid-July. During early July, agricultural stress was common.

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

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Piatt County into July, but drought conditions improved by mid-July. During early July, agricultural stress was common.

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

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Macon County into July, but drought conditions improved by mid-July. During early July, agricultural stress was common.

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

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Marshall County into July, but drought conditions improved during the second half of the month. Through the first half of the month, agricultural stress was common. Some communities had burn bans in effect at the start of the month, but by mid-July burn bans had been lifted.

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

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Peoria County into July, but drought conditions improved by mid-July. During early July, agricultural stress was common. Some communities had burn bans in effect at the start of the month, but by mid-July burn bans had been lifted.

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

Severe drought conditions (D2) that developed in June persisted across Fulton County through July. Agricultural stress was common.

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

Severe drought conditions (D2) that developed in June persisted across Scott County through July. Agricultural stress was common.

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

Severe drought conditions (D2) that developed in June persisted across Morgan County through July. Agricultural stress was common.

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

Severe drought conditions (D2) that developed in June persisted across Mason County through July. Agricultural stress was common.

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

Severe drought conditions (D2) that developed in June persisted across Menard County through July. Agricultural stress was common.

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

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Douglas County into July, but drought conditions improved by mid-July. During early July, agricultural stress was common. Some communities had burn bans in effect at the start of the month, but by mid-July burn bans had been lifted.

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

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Tazewell County into July, but drought conditions improved by mid-July. During early July, agricultural stress was common.

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

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Edgar County into July, but drought conditions improved by mid-July. During early July, agricultural stress was common.

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

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Moultrie County into July, but drought conditions improved by mid-July. During early July, agricultural stress was common.

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

Severe drought conditions (D2) that developed in June persisted across Logan County through July. Agricultural stress was common.

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

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Christian County into July, but drought conditions improved by mid-July. During early July, agricultural stress was common.

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

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June continued across Cass County through the month of July. Agricultural stress was common.

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

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Stark County into July, but drought conditions improved during the second half of the month. Through the first half of the month, agricultural stress was common.

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

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across McLean County into July, but drought conditions improved during the second half of the month. Through the first half of the month, agricultural stress was common. Some communities had burn bans in effect at the start of the month, but by mid-July burn bans had been lifted.

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

Severe drought conditions (D2) that developed in June persisted across Schuyler County through July. Agricultural stress was common.