Missouri Governor declares a drought alert through March 2025, activating the Drought Assessment Committee.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson has declared a drought alert effective until March 31, 2025, due to ongoing drought conditions affecting at least 88 counties. This follows a brief respite earlier in the year. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will reactivate the Drought Assessment Committee to monitor conditions and coordinate response efforts. Citizens are encouraged to report local drought impacts via Condition Monitoring Observer Reports.