Some locations saw improvement through the month. Severe (D2) drought contracted in parts of west central Missouri, but expanded into east central and south central Missouri. Some locations in central Missouri noted Extreme (D3) drought by the end of the month. Moderate (D1) Drought and Abnormally Dry (D0) condition areas made up much of the remainder of the area though some locations saw the removal of all drought conditions. The primary impacts of the drought occurred in the agricultural communities. Dry stock ponds and low flows on some streams and rivers continued.

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

Severe (D2) Drought conditions expanded into the central and northern portions of the county, with the remainder of the county in Moderate (D1) 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 modest impacts due to limited rainfall.  Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

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

Severe (D2) Drought conditions expanded through the entire county. 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 modest impacts due to limited rainfall. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

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

Severe (D2) Drought conditions expanded through the entire county. 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 modest impacts due to limited rainfall. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 26.90M
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Enough rain fell towards the middle to end of the month to improve conditions back to moderate drought. Farm and stock ponds continued to see impacts along with ground water levels and reservoirs.  Crop loss estimates notated in this month encompass losses from continued drought since spring 2023.

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

Severe (D2) Drought conditions expanded into the eastern portion of the county, with the remainder of the county in Moderate (D1) 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 modest impacts due to limited rainfall. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

Drought in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.40M
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Enough rain fell towards the middle to end of the month to improve conditions back to moderate drought. Farm and stock ponds continued to see impacts along with ground water levels and reservoirs. Crop loss estimates notated in this month encompass losses from continued drought since spring 2023.

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

Severe (D2) Drought conditions expanded into the eastern portion of the county, with the remainder of the county in Moderate (D1) 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 modest impacts due to limited rainfall. 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-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 11.70M
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Enough rain fell towards the middle to end of the month to improve conditions back to moderate drought. Farm and stock ponds continued to see impacts along with ground water levels and reservoirs. Crop loss estimates notated in this month encompass losses from continued drought since spring 2023.

Drought in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.60M
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Enough rain fell towards the middle to end of the month to improve conditions back to moderate drought. Farm and stock ponds continued to see impacts along with ground water levels and reservoirs.  Crop loss estimates notated in this month encompass losses from continued drought since spring 2023.

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

Severe (D2) Drought conditions expanded through the entire county. 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 modest impacts due to limited rainfall. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

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

Severe (D2) Drought conditions expanded through the entire county. 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 modest impacts due to limited rainfall. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

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

No change to the Severe (D2) Drought conditions were noted in December. Farm and stock ponds continued to see impacts along with ground water levels and reservoirs.  Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

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

No change to the Severe (D2) Drought conditions were noted in December. Farm and stock ponds continued to see impacts along with ground water levels and reservoirs.  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-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

No change to the Severe (D2) Drought conditions were noted in December. Farm and stock ponds continued to see impacts along with ground water levels and reservoirs.  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-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

While some rainfall occurred toward the end of the month, virtually no change to the Severe (D2) Drought conditions were noted in December. Farm and stock ponds saw continuing impacts with ground water levels and reservoirs showing limited drought condition improvement. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

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

Dry conditions during the month allowed for the expansion of Severe (D2) Drought into the far northern portions of the county with the remainder of the county in Moderate (D1) Drought. Farm and stock ponds continued to see impacts along with ground water levels and reservoirs.  Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

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

Dry conditions during the month allowed for the expansion of Severe (D2) Drought into the far northern portions of the county with the remainder of the county in Moderate (D1) Drought. Farm and stock ponds continued to see impacts along with ground water levels and reservoirs.  Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

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

Severe (D2) Drought conditions expanded through the entire county. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds continued to see impacts along with ground water levels and reservoirs. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

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

Severe (D2) Drought conditions expanded through the entire county. 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 modest impacts due to limited rainfall. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

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

Severe (D2) Drought conditions expanded through the entire county. 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 modest impacts due to limited rainfall. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

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

Extreme (D3) Drought conditions were introduced in the northeast portion of the county, 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 modest impacts due to limited rainfall.  Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.

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

Extreme (D3) Drought conditions were introduced in the far northern portion of the county, 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 modest impacts due to limited rainfall. Monetary crop losses for 2023 beginning January first will be included in future reports when the drought ends and loses are assessed.