A unique occurrence has taken place in the Ozarks when it comes to drought conditions.
While much of the region continues to see increasing drought levels, a portion of northwest Arkansas including the Buffalo National River area are at an Abnormally Dry to Moderate Drought Level.
According to the latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor, most of Marion, Newton, and Searcy Counties are at the lower levels. Information from the drought monitor indicates some areas of heavy rain combined with nearby flows from Beaver and Table Rock Lakes could be aiding the region in maintaining water levels.
Meanwhile, surrounding areas continue to see much higher levels as areas northwest of a Bull Shoals/Harrison/Huntsville line are at and Extreme Level while most of Barry, Stone, and Taney Counties in Missouri including Table Rock Lake are at the Exceptional, or highest drought level.
For residents in the Lakes Region, not much relief is in sight as little to no rain is predicted by the National Weather Service over the next seven days.
