Despite some rainfall the drought continued across much of western and central Oklahoma during October. The area was under severe to exceptional (D2-D4) drought conditions throughout the month. The worst conditions were in south central and southeast Oklahoma where drought conditions were in the extreme to exceptional (D3-D4) drought categories. Drought conditions worsened in northern Oklahoma as the month progressed. The drought was severe (D2) at the beginning of the month but conditions deteriorated to extreme (D3) at the end of the month.
The drought continued to affect the agriculture industry during October. Focus was shifting from the damaged summer crops to the planting of the winter wheat crop. Experts and farmers were concerned that this winter crop would be greatly affected, just as last winter's crop, due to the lack of moisture just after planting that would allow the seed to establish before the cold temperatures arrive. The lack of pasture and a substantial hay crop also continued to affect farmers and ranchers. Farm ponds continued to dry up or remain dry. Farmers and ranchers continued to sell part or all of their livestock herds due to the lack of adequate water and food.  The drought adversely affecting the agriculture industry led to concerns in the banking and insurance industries due to lack of money to pay loans, paying crop insurance claims, etc.
The recreational industry also continued to be affected by the dry conditions. Lake levels remained low keeping many boat docks and ramps on dry land. Boating accidents occurred on some lakes due to the lake beds and debris at the bottom of the lakes being closer to the surface. Hunting activities were also hit by the drought. The dry conditions have affected the habitats of wildlife with fewer animals prospering in the region.
Many communities continued voluntary or mandatory water rationing programs. The drought combined with warm temperatures also helped to increase the potential for wildfires across the area. However, some rainfall led to enough improvement in some counties for a burn ban on outdoor burning to be lifted.

Drought in ATOKA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in BLAINE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in LOGAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in LOVE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in MAJOR, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in MARSHALL, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in MURRAY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in NOBLE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in PONTOTOC, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in POTTAWATOMIE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in ROGER MILLS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in SEMINOLE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in ALFALFA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in BRYAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in CARTER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in COAL, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in ELLIS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in GARVIN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in GRANT, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in HARPER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in HUGHES, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in JEFFERSON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in JOHNSTON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in KAY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-OCT-06 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations