Drought Level Increases in Parts of Lakes Region

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 7:31 AM

By Scott McCaulley @smcckc

The map courtesy U.S. Drought Monitor shows the increased drought level area in northwest Taney along with central and northern Stone Counties.

The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows parts of the Lakes Region at an increase in drought level.

The map, released prior to Thursday’s rain, indicates that areas north of a Branson and Kimberling City line are now at a Severe Drought Level while the rest of the Lakes Region remains at Moderate Levels.

The areas in severe drought are showing lower water levels in rivers and streams with winter vegetation being stressed.

The current forecast calls for little to any precipitation over the next seven days.

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