United States Drought Monitor

Map released: Thurs. October 17, 2019

Data valid: October 15, 2019 at 8 a.m. EDT

Intensity:

None
D0 (Abnormally Dry)
D1 (Moderate Drought)
D2 (Severe Drought)
D3 (Extreme Drought)
D4 (Exceptional Drought)
No Data

Author(s):

Richard Heim, NOAA/NCEI

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	Lawns and vegetation are brown
D0	Crops and pastures show mild stress
D1	Crops and pastures show stress; corn germination is poor
	Burn bans are issued; wildfires are reported
	Increased algae and fungus growth is noted
D2	Hay yield is low; crop losses are reported; livestock need supplemental hay and water
	Ponds, lakes, and river levels are low; boating hazards are found in lakes
	Trees lose leaves early
D3	Maintaining cattle and horses is very expensive, cost of food and water is very high; producers sell livestock
D3	Creeks and ponds are completely dry; water shortages are widespread; water restrictions begin
D4	Hay hotline is put in place due to shortages; producers are hauling water
D4	Water sources are extremely low

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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.