The Missouri Department of Natural Resources submitted the 2018 Drought Response Report to Governor Mike Parson Monday, February 25.
A news release says the report provides detailed information about 2018 drought conditions, and the state’s response to the drought.
On July 18, Governor Parson issued an executive order, which declared a drought alert for all counties that experienced severe, extreme or exceptional drought conditions.
At the peak of the drought, 98 percent of the state experienced dry to exceptional drought conditions, according to a DNR official.
With fall rains and improvements in soil moisture, water supplies and livestock forages, the executive order was allowed to expire Dec. 1.
DNR’s report and related information are available online at dnr.mo.gov/drought.htm.