Widespread extreme (D3) and scattered exceptional (D4) drought conditions across north Mississippi further intensified to widespread exceptional (D4) drought conditions by the end of December. Below-normal rainfall and warmer-than-normal temperatures persisted. Lake and river levels continued to be at low levels as a result of the drought. Low levels on the Mississippi River were impacting barge and river traffic. Pastures were negatively impacted resulting in supplemental feeding and watering of livestock.

Drought in CALHOUN, MISSISSIPPI
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

Exceptional (D4) drought conditions continued through the entire month.

Drought in TALLAHATCHIE, MISSISSIPPI
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

Exceptional (D4) drought conditions continued through the entire month.

Drought in TATE, MISSISSIPPI
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 worsened to Exceptional (D4) drought conditions by the end of the month.

Drought in MARSHALL, MISSISSIPPI
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 worsened to Exceptional (D4) drought conditions by the end of the month.

Drought in BENTON, MISSISSIPPI
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 worsened to Exceptional (D4) drought conditions by the end of the month.

Drought in ALCORN, MISSISSIPPI
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 continued through the month.

Drought in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
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 worsened to Extreme (D3) drought conditions by the middle of the month.

Drought in ITAWAMBA, MISSISSIPPI
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

Exceptional (D4) drought conditions improved to Extreme (D3) drought conditions by the end of the month.

Drought in UNION, MISSISSIPPI
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 worsened to Exceptional (D4) drought conditions by the end of the month.

Drought in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
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 continued through the month.

Drought in TISHOMINGO, MISSISSIPPI
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

Exceptional (D4) drought conditions improved to Extreme (D3) drought conditions by the end of the month.

Drought in COAHOMA, MISSISSIPPI
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 worsened to Exceptional (D4) drought conditions by the end of the month.

Drought in QUITMAN, MISSISSIPPI
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 worsened to Exceptional (D4) drought conditions by the middle of the month.

Drought in PANOLA, MISSISSIPPI
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 worsened to Exceptional (D4) drought conditions by the middle of the month.

Drought in LAFAYETTE, MISSISSIPPI
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

Exceptional (D4) drought conditions continued through the entire month.

Drought in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
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

Exceptional (D4) drought conditions continued through the entire month.

Drought in PRENTISS, MISSISSIPPI
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 continued through the month.

Drought in TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI
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 worsened to Extreme (D3) drought conditions early in the month.

Drought in YALOBUSHA, MISSISSIPPI
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

Exceptional (D4) drought conditions continued through the entire month.

Drought in TIPPAH, MISSISSIPPI
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 continued through the month.

Drought in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
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

Exceptional (D4) drought conditions continued through the entire month.

Drought in CHICKASAW, MISSISSIPPI
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

Exceptional (D4) drought conditions continued through the entire month.