Regional drought conditions are currently impacting the Upper Midwest, with specific statuses reported for North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana.
2 reports, 1 independent
Updated Aug 17
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What happened
Regional drought conditions are currently impacting the Upper Midwest, with specific statuses reported for North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Drought and heat are affecting spring wheat crops in North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota.Sub-event
- Ana Carcedo, an extension agronomist, shared upper Midwest agricultural challenges across North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota.Sub-event
- Cass County, North Dakota, experienced unusually dry summer conditions on July 24, 2026.Sub-event
- Drought conditions are affecting both North Dakota and Minnesota, with the NWS reporting the status in northwest Minnesota.Sub-event
- A farm owner in Montana reports significant crop damage.Sub-event
Upper Midwest region (ND, SD, MN, MT) is dealing with current drought conditions.1 source
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The entities involved
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North Dakota
state of the United States of America
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South Dakota
state of the United States of America
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Minnesota
state of the United States of America
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MONTANA
company in the Czech Republic
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