Drought in Miller, Missouri

Severe (D2) Drought developed first across the southeastern two thirds of the county on the 16th and expanded somewhat into portions of central Missouri by through the 23rd of the month when some rainfall allowed conditions to improve to Moderate (D1) Drought.

Severe (D2) drought impacted portions of the Missouri Ozarks briefly through the middle of September across Hickory, Camden and Miller Counties after a record dry August and continued limited rainfall during the month of September. Severe (D2) Drought developed first across southern Missouri and expanded somewhat into portions of central Missouri by months end. By the 23rd of the month some rainfall allowed conditions to improve to Moderate (D1) Drought. The primary impacts of the drought occurred in the agricultural communities. Dry stock ponds and impacts to crop yields and end of the year forage production. Low flows on some streams and rivers were noted but not widespread. Monetary losses will likely not be readily assessable until crop figures are determined but any that occur will be noted at the end of the year or if impacts are reported after the brief period of severe drought conditions.