2,468
Recorded events
1
Counties affected
0
Direct deaths
$67.8M
Property damage
Missouri drought history: 2,468 recorded events across 1 counties between 1996 and 2026.
Decade by decade
Missouri drought history by decade
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record with 1 reported drought events across Missouri. Earlier decades are thinner because systematic reporting for this hazard expanded over time, not because the weather was calmer.
County ranking
Counties with the most drought events in Missouri
| Rank | County | Events | Deaths | Damage | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lawrence County | 1 | 0 | $0 | 2026–2026 |