Tom Priddy, University of Kentucky Ag Weather Center
According to preliminary data, since August 1st through November 9, the
state has only received 6.10 inches of rain, which is over 5 inches
below normal. Some west and west-central locations are 9 to 10
inches below normal for that time period.
Here's the latest map
of US Drought Monitor for Kentucky:
http://www.drought.unl.edu/dm/