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)
No Data

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	Row crop growth is stunted, irrigation begins early
D0	Brush fires increase
D1	Peach size is reduced; non-irrigated corn shows severe stress
	Fire risk increases; tree pests increase
	Water use is high; creeks, streams, and ponds are low
	Voluntary conservation of water and energy is requested
D2	Cattle are lighter, producers are selling calves early and feeding cattle earlier
	Number of fires increases, and fires are more intense
	Fisheries are impacted; duck hunting areas close
	Boating recreation is compromised
	River and lake levels are low; saltwater intrusion occurs; hydroelectric power production is reduced
D3	Hay is scarce and expense; owners are giving away horses
	Soil moisture is low, winter crops are slow to germinate
	Burn bans begin
	Small aquatic species are stressed
	Mandatory water restrictions are implemented, violators are fined; lake outflow is low
D4	Producers are hauling water for cattle; auctions see record number of cattle
	Trees are stressed; fish are dying
	Daily life is compromised
	Wells are contaminated or running dry; lakes are extremely low with hazards exposed

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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.