Severe to exceptional (D2-D4) drought conditions were seen across much of Oklahoma during the month of December. However, above average precipitation totals over many locations allowed for several counties in northern Oklahoma to be upgraded to extreme (D3) by the end of the month, even allowing for the Burn Ban to be lifted in the final four Oklahoma counties.
The drought has been ongoing for over a year now, which is causing water concerns for many communities. This has caused several state lakes to fall to record lows. While December is not usually considered an active outdoor recreation month, many boat docks and ramps remained on dry ground. However, many lakes are still considered at safe levels for everyday living and water rationing has been kept to a minimum.
The agriculture industry continued to be hit hard by the drought. The hay crop was small, which is leading many ranchers and farmers paying extreme amounts to keep the cattle fed through the winter. Questions had also risen about selling all or part of livestock herds due to the lack of food. Another concern is whether the combined lack of moisture over the last couple of years will affect future crops that were planted during the fall, such as winter wheat. The crop damage for the area was estimated at 1 million dollars.

Drought in JOHNSTON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in GARVIN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in JEFFERSON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in BRYAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in NOBLE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in ROGER MILLS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in POTTAWATOMIE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in SEMINOLE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in COAL, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in GRANT, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in BLAINE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in CARTER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in KAY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in MURRAY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in MAJOR, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in LOGAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in MARSHALL, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in ATOKA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in ALFALFA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in HARPER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in HUGHES, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in LOVE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in PONTOTOC, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in ELLIS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-DEC-06 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-06 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager