Persistent drought conditions continued across portions of north Texas.  According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, much of the region was still experiencing extreme (D3) drought conditions.  The areas which were rated exceptional drought (D4) last month had received enough rainfall to be downgraded into the D3 category this month.
Even though drought conditions were lessened by a few rain events this month, serious hydrological problems remained.  For instance, as much water was used from Lake Bridgeport in one month alone as was saved through conservation efforts by north Texas over the summer.  Almost every north Texas lake remained well below conservation levels.  The rain events this month helped the lake level rebound somewhat, however, levels began dropping again within a day or two of the end of the rainfall.
Bosque, Comanche, Eastland, Lampasas, and McLennan Counties all continued burn bans through the month of October.  Although fire danger was reduced by the rainfall during the month, it could easily become elevated again.  The winter months are commonly drier and windier than the summer months, and with plenty of dead vegetation available for fuel, these conditions could contribute to higher fire danger.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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