Some locations saw improvement from Extreme (D3) Drought by the end of August Extreme drought remained for portions of west central Missouri. Extreme (D3) and Severe (D2) Drought conditions did contract across portions the Missouri Ozarks through the end of August but remained generally along and north of I-44. Rainfall amounts from 1 to 5 inches with localized 6 to 10 inch amounts occurred during the month allowing for improvement of drought conditions over southern Missouri during the month. Across central Missouri Extreme (D3) and Severe (D2) drought contracted but remained across parts of west central Missouri. Severe (D2) drought also contracted in southwestern Missouri. 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. 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 LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 330.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall through the month allowed for improvement across the county though Moderate (D1) Drought conditions continued across the region through the end of July. The US Drought Monitor indicated that the county remained in Moderate (D1) Drought with the far southern parts of the county having improved to Abnormally (D0) dry. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Crop loss estimates notated in this month encompass losses from continued drought since June 2023.

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

Little to no changes to ongoing drought conditions occurred during August. The western 2/3rds of Cedar County remained in Extreme (D3) drought, the eastern 1/3rd was reduced in Severe (D2) Drought status. 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. 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 HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Periods of rainfall allowed for some improvements in the county through the month.  Severe (D2) Drought condition shrank westward through the month though about half the county remained in Severe (D2) Drought 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 showed modest impacts due to limited rainfall. Crop and vegetation growth showed 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-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 350.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall through the month allowed for improvement across the county though Moderate (D1) Drought conditions continued across the region through the end of August. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Crop loss estimates notated in this month encompass losses from continued drought since May 2023.

Drought in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 600.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall through the month allowed for improvement across the county though Moderate (D1) Drought conditions continued across the region through the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that the county remained in Moderate (D1) Drought with the southwestern corner having improved to Abnormally (D0) dry. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Crop loss estimates notated in this month encompass losses from continued drought since June 2023.

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

A few periods of rainfall allowed for the removal of Extreme (D3) Drought. Severe (D2) Drought remained across the northern half of the county with the remainder of the county in Moderate (D1) Drought or 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 showed modest impacts due to limited rainfall. Crop and vegetation growth showed 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 POLK, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-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 August. Farm and stock ponds saw continuing impacts with ground water levels and reservoirs showing limited drought condition improvement. 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 MARIES, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall through the month allowed for improvement across the county though Moderate (D1) Drought conditions continued across the region through the end of July. The US Drought Monitor indicated that the county remained in Moderate (D1) Drought with the eastern third having improved to Abnormally (D0) dry. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Crop loss estimates notated in this month encompass losses from continued drought since May 2023.

Drought in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 225.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall through the month allowed for improvement across the county though Moderate (D1) Drought conditions continued across the portions of the region through the end of August. The US Drought Monitor indicated that north central portions of the  county remained in Moderate (D1) Drought with the remainder of the county having improved to Abnormally (D0) dry. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Crop loss estimates notated in this month encompass losses from continued drought since June 2023.

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

Far northern Barton County remained in an Extreme (D3) Drought with the Severe (D2) Drought expanded to cover the area south of the D3 region with Moderate (D1) Drought across the southern third of the county in August. 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. 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-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Several periods of rainfall allowed for improvements in the county through the month. Severe (D2) Drought contracted to the north and southwestern corners 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 showed modest impacts due to limited rainfall. Crop and vegetation growth showed 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 DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 120.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall through the month allowed for improvement across the county though Moderate (D1) Drought conditions continued across the region through the end of August. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Crop loss estimates notated in this month encompass losses from continued drought since June 2023.

Drought in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall through the month allowed for improvement across the county though Moderate (D1) Drought conditions continued across the region through the end of August. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Crop loss estimates notated in this month encompass losses from continued drought since June 2023.

Drought in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Rainfall through the month allowed for improvement across the county though Moderate (D1) Drought conditions continued across the region through the end of August. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture with farm and stock ponds low but improved. Dry conditions caused grasses to dry and significantly impact hay production causing losses in hay cutting. Many farmers saw impacts to row crops such as soy beans, corn and other specialty crops. Crop loss estimates notated in this month encompass losses from continued drought since May 2023.

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

There was little to no change to the Extreme (D3) Drought conditions during August. Farm and stock ponds saw continuing impacts with ground water levels and reservoirs showing limited drought condition improvement. 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-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Little to no changes to ongoing drought conditions occurred during August. The western half of St Clair County remained in Extreme (D3) drought, the eastern half was in Severe (D2) Drought status. 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. 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-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Several rounds of rainfall allowed for some significant improvements in the county through the month. Extreme (D3) Drought was removed as a result of rainfall with only a small area of Severe (D2) Drought lingering in the far northern portion of the county. The remainder of the county remained in Moderate (D1) Drought at the end of August.
Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw continuing impacts with ground water levels and reservoirs showed modest impacts due to limited rainfall. Crop and vegetation growth showed 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.