United States Drought Monitor

Map released: Thurs. November 14, 2019

Data valid: November 12, 2019 at 7 a.m. EST

Intensity:

None
D0 (Abnormally Dry)
D1 (Moderate Drought)
D2 (Severe Drought)
D3 (Extreme Drought)
D4 (Exceptional Drought)
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Author(s):

Deborah Bathke, National Drought Mitigation Center

The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Local conditions may vary. See accompanying text summary for forecast statements.

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Potential Impacts

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Category	Impact
D0	Dryland crops and rangeland are stressed
D0	Lawns are brown; gardens are watered more frequently
D1	Crop growth is stunted; supplemental feed for livestock begins
	Blue-green algae blooms appear
	Creek and pond levels are low
D2	Corn and soybeans are in poor condition; irrigation increases; hay and crop yields are low
	Wildlife encroach on urban areas for water
	Lawns go dormant
	County-level burn bans are implemented; brush fires occur more frequently
	Creeks, ponds and wetlands are dry; lake levels drop; well levels are low; water restrictions begin
D3	Corn is a total loss with no ears; corn is cut for feed; soybeans are severely dry; supplemental hay for livestock is increased; other row crops are impacted
	Farmers’ markets are curtailed or canceled
	Fireworks are banned; fire departments are strained
	Gardening businesses struggle
	Trees and shrubs show drought stress or are dying; deer disease increases; fish kills occur; vegetation is dying
	Lake and reservoir levels are very low
D4	Farmers sell cattle; feed costs are high; producers haul hay from outside of the state
	Communities and businesses tied to water activities and agriculture experience economic losses
	Water restrictions are implemented statewide; water shortage warnings are issued statewide

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The U.S. Drought Monitor is produced through a partnership between the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.