Drought in Cross, Arkansas

Cross county suffered D2 Severe Drought conditions in early January before worsening to D3 Extreme Drought conditions in the northwest portion of the county by the end of the month.

January featured multiple precipitation events, including rainfall and a significant winter storm (snow/ice) late in the month, which affected much of the Mid-South. These events contributed to short-term surface moisture gains. Despite these events, precipitation was not sufficient or consistent enough to fully eliminate long-term deficits, especially in areas that experienced prolonged dryness during fall 2025.