Drought — Mason, Illinois

2023-08-01 to 2023-08-08 · Mason, Illinois

Event narrative

Severe Drought (D2) conditions lingered across Mason County into the first week of August. Agricultural stress was common.

Wider weather episode

Severe Drought (D2) persisted across west-central Illinois through the first week of August before additional rainfall eased the dry conditions. No significant agricultural impacts or water restrictions were noted.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1130605. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.