Potential Impacts
The state table below highlights common impacts reported in the state. For more impact details, please visit the Drought Impact Reporter.
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| Category | Impact |
|---|
| D0 | Corn shows drought stress; soil is dry |
| D1 | Soybeans abort pods; corn test weights are struggling |
| Grasses are brown; more grass fires occur; burn bans are issued |
| Pond levels decline |
| D2 | Dryland corn has extremely low yields; commodity shortages are noted; livestock is stressed |
| Fire danger is high |
| Fewer mosquitoes are observed |
| Surface water levels are low; algae blooms increase; voluntary water conservation is requested |
| D3 | Pastures are dry; producers sell cattle; crops are tested for toxins; crops have pest infestation |
| Seasonal allergies are worse; farmers are stressed about high feed prices |
| Trees drop leaves; acorns are underdeveloped |
| Warm water leads to fish kills; streambeds are low to dry |
| D4 | Row crop yields and forage production have significant impacts |
| Extreme measures are taken to conserve water |
| Aquatic invertebrates in waterways increase |