Drought spreads across more than half of North Dakota
More than half of North Dakota was experiencing some level of drought as of Aug. 6, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. (Screenshot courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor)
By Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor More than half of North Dakota is experiencing drought, with blistering July heat shriveling crops and taking a toll on pastures.
The U.S. Drought Monitor, updated weekly on Thursdays, showed about one-third of the state in moderate drought and more than 23% in severe drought as of Aug. 6. The area in severe drought increased dramatically from the previous week, …
