The ever-increasing area of abnormally dry conditions, or D1 moderate drought, continues to stretch across North Dakota. Essentially, the western two-thirds of North Dakota are in one of two drought condition categories. As of Thursday, there is a small area near Bismarck in the D2 or severe drought category. Severe drought conditions exist in Oliver, Morton and Burleigh counties. An area stretching from southeastern South Dakota to Arrowhead region in Minnesota is abnormally dry to moderately dry. Another large area west of the Missouri River in South Dakota is also experiencing abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions. View the latest U.S. Drought Monitor.
