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 | Grass fires increase |
| D1 | Farmers plant fewer crops |
| Fire risk increases |
| D2 | Grass is not growing; ground is cracking; grazing forage is lost |
| Trees are stressed |
| Creeks and bayou water levels are low |
| D3 | Rice crop is expensive to maintain; soybean yields are reduced; rye growth is stunted |
| Saltwater intrudes into rivers; rivers are too salty for irrigation |
| Trees are drought stressed; crawfish population is low |
| Burn and firework bans are implemented; fires are difficult to extinguish |
| Water pressure is low; voluntary water restrictions are requested |
| Allergies worsen; air quality is poor |
| D4 | Pasture and crop loss is widespread |
| Mosquito numbers decrease |
| Fishing is compromised |
| Water shortages and restrictions are implemented |