How extended periods of drought can encourage flooding

How extended periods of drought can encourage flooding

Although rainfall over the past couple of days in Missouri has aided slightly in lessening dry conditions in the state, drought is still persisting through the majority of the area. As of September 18th, when the last drought monitor was released, areas to the south of I-70 are seeing the most impacts. A moderate drought is in place for areas like southern Boone County, Cooper County, Moniteau County, and northern Cole County. Further south, a s…