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 | Lawns and vegetation are brown |
| 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 |
| Trees begin to show mild stress |
| 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 |
| Tress distressed, leaves wilting, pine trees turning brown |
| D3 | Maintaining cattle and horses is very expensive, cost of food and water is very high; producers sell livestock |
| 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 |
| Water sources are extremely low |