More than 98% of Missouri is experiencing some level of drought, with nearly a quarter of the state under extreme drought conditions, according to the United States Drought Monitor.
Current drought conditions, from a July 4 report, show three states suffering widespread extreme drought: Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri.
Drought conditions are measured on a six-tiered scale: None, Abnormally Dry, Moderate Drought, Severe Drought, Extreme Drought, and Exceptional Drought.
Missouri is not experiencing exceptional drought at the moment, though parts of Kansas, Nebraska and Texas are.
According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the state’s Drought Assessment Committee is meeting July 25 “to further coordinate drought response actions.”
Approximately five weeks ago, Gov. Mike Parson declared a drought alert for 60 Missouri counties experiencing “moderate, severe, or extreme drought.” As of the July 4 Drought Monitor report, more than 100 Missouri counties fall under those conditions.
Source: fox4kc.com
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