Drought in Carroll, Arkansas

Northwestern Arkansas experienced only one widespread rain event in January, as well as a winter storm that affected the area. As a result, total precipitation across the region ranged from one and a half inches to three inches. The entire region experienced below average precipitation during the month, and much of the area only received between 25 and 50 percent of normal precipitation for the month. These dry conditions followed a dry November and a very dry December, and resulted in drought conditions developing during January across portions of northwest Arkansas. Severe (D2) drought conditions developed across portions of Benton and Carroll Counties during the month. Extreme (D3) drought conditions developed across portions of Benton County. Monetary damage estimates as a result of the drought were not available.