Dry weather and above normal temperatures continued over the area, allowing dry surface and soil conditions to also continue.. Water levels in streams, lakes, and wetlands  continued to be low.  Numerous grass fires occurred, most early in the month. Light to moderate rain during the middle of the month, and some greening of vegetation, slightly alleviated the dryness, but by the end of the month conditions had become very dry again.

Drought in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAR-00 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.