Drought continued in far southern portions of north Texas but was largely eased due to several signifant rainfall events starting around the middle of August and continuing for about a week.

Drought in PARKER, TEXAS
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 18-AUG-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Areas west of the metroplex which were previously considered to be in Severe Drought (D2) as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor received ample rainfall during the first half of the month.  This improved their drought status from Severe (D2) to Abnormally Dry simply (D0).

Drought in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 18-AUG-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Areas west of the metroplex which were previously considered to be in Severe Drought (D2) as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor received ample rainfall during the first half of the month.  This improved their drought status from Severe (D2) to Abnormally Dry simply (D0).

Drought in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 18-AUG-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Areas west of the metroplex which were previously considered to be in Severe Drought (D2) as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor received ample rainfall during the first half of the month.  This improved their drought status from Severe (D2) to Abnormally Dry simply (D0).

Drought in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 18-AUG-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Portions of southern north Texas which were previously considered to be in Severe or Extreme Drought (D2 and D3) as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor received ample rainfall during the first half of the month.  This improved their drought status from Severe (D2) to either Moderate (D1) or Abnormally Dry (D0).

Drought in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 18-AUG-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Portions of southern north Texas which were previously considered to be in Severe or Extreme Drought (D2 and D3) as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor received ample rainfall during the first half of the month.  This improved their drought status from Severe (D2) to either Moderate (D1) or Abnormally Dry (D0).

Drought in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 18-AUG-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Portions of southern north Texas which were previously considered to be in Severe or Extreme Drought (D2 and D3) as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor received ample rainfall during the first half of the month.  This improved their drought status from Severe (D2) to either Moderate (D1) or Abnormally Dry (D0).

Drought in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 18-AUG-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Portions of southern north Texas which were previously considered to be in Severe or Extreme Drought (D2 and D3) as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor received ample rainfall during the first half of the month.  This improved their drought status from Severe (D2) to either Moderate (D1) or Abnormally Dry (D0).

Drought in FALLS, TEXAS
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 18-AUG-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Portions of southern north Texas which were previously considered to be in Severe or Extreme Drought (D2 and D3) as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor received ample rainfall during the first half of the month.  This improved their drought status from Severe (D2) to either Moderate (D1) or Abnormally Dry (D0).

Drought in ROBERTSON, TEXAS
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 18-AUG-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Portions of southern north Texas which were previously considered to be in Severe or Extreme Drought (D2 and D3) as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor received ample rainfall during the first half of the month.  This improved their drought status from Severe (D2) to either Moderate (D1) or Abnormally Dry (D0).

Drought in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 18-AUG-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Areas west of the metroplex which were previously considered to be in Severe Drought (D2) as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor received ample rainfall during the first half of the month.  This improved their drought status from Severe (D2) to simply Abnormally Dry (D0).

Drought in LEON, TEXAS
From 01-AUG-08 00:00:00 to 18-AUG-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Portions of southern north Texas which were previously considered to be in Severe or Extreme Drought (D2 and D3) as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor received ample rainfall during the first half of the month.  This improved their drought status from Severe (D2) to either Moderate (D1) or Abnormally Dry (D0).