The drought that commenced over the south-central U.S. in the autumn of 2005 persisted over west Texas in March. During the first week of the month, D3 (extreme) drought conditions, per the U.S. Drought Monitor, were ongoing over the extreme southern panhandle, with D2 (severe) drought conditions over the remainder of the South Plains region. By the month's end, conditions were classified as D2 over the entire area. This following a few light precipitation events, including the light snow accumulations that were observed on the 23rd. The drought related fire danger remained extreme over much of the Southern Plains of the U.S. throughout the month, and the destruction caused by wildfires again made national news headlines. The most adverse fire weather conditions were observed on March 12th, when a regional outbreak of massive wind-driven wildfires scorched land, destroyed homes, and claimed lives over much of the Southern Plains. Sources at the Texas Forest Service ranked the wildfires on March 12th as the worst in state history. Most crops across the region had been harvested by the time the drought commenced, and the dry weather actually helped farmers extract cotton from the fields during the late fall. Despite the light moisture amounts received in March, the drought is expected to have long-term adverse effects as fields are prepared and planting begins during the upcoming growing season. Thus agricultural losses resulting from the drought will likely be realized at future dates according to local extension agents.

Drought in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BRISCOE, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in CASTRO, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in STONEWALL, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in KENT, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in LAMB, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in LYNN, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in PARMER, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in KING, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in FLOYD, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BAILEY, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in YOAKUM, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in SWISHER, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in TERRY, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in CHILDRESS, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in COCHRAN, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in DICKENS, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HALL, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in GARZA, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HALE, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-06 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.