Dry weather that prevailed during the fall continued in February, Dry surface and soil conditions remained quite pronounced. Water levels continued to fall slowly. especially in wetlands, small streams, and lakes. Above normal temperatures contributed to further drying. Grass fires were again a problem in some areas. Two significant fires requiring considerable effort and time to extinguish took place in the Freeman area on the 3rd and the 6th of the month.

Drought in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-00 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.