Drought Information Statement for the Missouri Ozarks Valid June 4, 2026 Issued By: WFO Springfield, MO Contact Information: contact.sgf@noaa.gov This product will be updated July 2, 2026 or sooner if drought conditions change significantly. Please see all currently available products at https://drought.gov/drought-information-statements. Please visit https://www.weather.gov/sgf/SGFDroughtMonitor for additional information. Required Slide 1 U.S. Drought Monitor Link to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor for Lower Midwest Drought Continues to gradually improve across the Ozarks Region Required Slide State Drought Monitor Link to Recent Change Maps Main Takeaways Drought has generally improved by one category in the last week. Recent Change in Drought Intensity Link to Recent Change Maps Main Takeaways Drought has generally improved by one category in the last week. Precipitation Main Takeaways Portions of south central and southeastern Missouri saw below normal rainfall while portions of central Missouri saw above normal rainfall. Elsewhere, precipitation was generally near normal. Required Slide Link to HPRCC Temperature Main Takeaways Summary of Impacts Links: See/submit Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) and view the Drought Impacts Reporter Hydrologic Impacts Streamflow percentiles over the past 7 days were below normal within the D1 drought area. Agricultural Impacts Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMORs): No new reports in the drought area within the last 7 days. Fire Hazard Impacts There are no known impacts at this time. Other Impacts There are no known impacts at this time. Required Slide Hydrologic Conditions and Impacts Main Takeaways Streamflow percentiles over the past 7 days were near normal across most of the area, with a few locations seeing below normal streamflow. Image Caption: : USGS 7 day average streamflow HUC map - Kansas. Image Caption: : USGS 7 day average streamflow HUC map - Missouri. https://waterwatch.usgs.gov/index.php?m=pa07d_nwc&r=ks&w=map https://waterwatch.usgs.gov/index.php?id=pa07d&sid=w__map%7Cm__pa07d_nwc&r=mo Agricultural Impacts Main Takeaways November 1st soil moisture was near normal across much of the area, with portions of central Missouri seeing below normal. November 1st Crop Moisture Index was near normal. https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/Soilmst_Monitoring/Figures/daily/curr.w.rank.daily.gif https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/regional_monitoring/cmi.gif Fire Hazard Impacts Link to Wildfire Potential Outlooks from the National Interagency Coordination Center. Main Takeaways Seven Day Precipitation Forecast Main Takeaway Generally 1-2 inches of rain forecast over the next week. 7 Day Rainfall Forecast Rapid Onset Drought Outlook Links to the latest Climate Prediction Center 8 to 14 day Temperature Outlook and Precipitation Outlook. Main Takeaways Summarize conditions and impacts here 8 to 14 Day Outlooks The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage Main Takeaways Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation are slightly favored. Monthly Outlooks The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage Main Takeaways Leaning above normal temperatures and equal chances for below, near, and above normal precipitation. Seasonal Outlooks The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage Main Takeaways Nearly equal chances for below, near, and above normal temperatures and precipitation. Drought Outlook Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook | Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Drought Outlook Main Takeaways Drought generally expected to improve in coming months. Required Slide Additional Drought Resources For Additional Information NWS Springfield Webpage | IDSS Point Forecasts NWS Springfield Drought Monitor Resources Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook Missouri Drought Monitor | Kansas Drought Monitor Drought Monitor Archive CPC Drought Information National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) Missouri USGS Streamflows | Kansas USGS Streamflows Drought Safety