Drought — Cooper, Missouri

2024-01-01 to 2024-01-16 · Cooper, Missouri

Event narrative

Cooper County began January 2024 within severe drought (D2). Widespread snowfall helped Cooper County improve to moderate drought (D1) by the January 16th issuance of the US Drought Monitor, with additional precipitation improving Cooper County to D0 (abnormally dry) by the end of the month.

Wider weather episode

Precipitation deficits over the previous several months had several counties across central MO and northeastern MO in severe to extreme drought at the start of January 2024. Widespread snowfall helped these counties improve to only moderate drought (D1) or better by the January 16th issuance of the US Drought Monitor.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1155449. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.