Long term drought conditions continued into March across interior and western portions of South Florida, although some improvement in drought conditions was noted by the end of the month.

Drought in COASTAL COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Long term drought conditions persisted across interior and western sections of South Florida in March, which is typically one of the driest months of the year. However, several strong mid and upper level disturbances moved across the area which provided beneficial rains over some areas, primarily around and over Lake Okeechobee.
Areas around Lake Okeechobee received between 4 and 6 inches of rain in March, which is above the normal monthly amount. As a result, Glades County went from an extreme (D3) drought status to a severe (D2) drought status. Western Palm Beach County went from a severe (D2) drought status to a moderate (D1) status. The level of Lake Okeechobee rose slightly during the month, reaching 10.2 feet by the end of March.
Collier County received less rain than areas around Lake Okeechobee, with monthly amounts ranging from 0.70 inches at Naples to 2.86 inches at Immokalee.

Drought in INLAND PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 25-MAR-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Long term drought conditions persisted across interior and western sections of South Florida in March, which is typically one of the driest months of the year. However, several strong mid and upper level disturbances moved across the area which provided beneficial rains over some areas, primarily around and over Lake Okeechobee.
Areas around Lake Okeechobee received between 4 and 6 inches of rain in March, which is above the normal monthly amount. As a result, Glades County went from an extreme (D3) drought status to a severe (D2) drought status. Western Palm Beach County went from a severe (D2) drought status to a moderate (D1) status. The level of Lake Okeechobee rose slightly during the month, reaching 10.2 feet by the end of March.
Collier County received less rain than areas around Lake Okeechobee, with monthly amounts ranging from 0.70 inches at Naples to 2.86 inches at Immokalee.

Drought in GLADES, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Long term drought conditions persisted across interior and western sections of South Florida in March, which is typically one of the driest months of the year. However, several strong mid and upper level disturbances moved across the area which provided beneficial rains over some areas, primarily around and over Lake Okeechobee.
Areas around Lake Okeechobee received between 4 and 6 inches of rain in March, which is above the normal monthly amount. As a result, Glades County went from an extreme (D3) drought status to a severe (D2) drought status. Western Palm Beach County went from a severe (D2) drought status to a moderate (D1) status. The level of Lake Okeechobee rose slightly during the month, reaching 10.2 feet by the end of March.
Collier County received less rain than areas around Lake Okeechobee, with monthly amounts ranging from 0.70 inches at Naples to 2.86 inches at Immokalee.

Drought in HENDRY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Long term drought conditions persisted across interior and western sections of South Florida in March, which is typically one of the driest months of the year. However, several strong mid and upper level disturbances moved across the area which provided beneficial rains over some areas, primarily around and over Lake Okeechobee.
Areas around Lake Okeechobee received between 4 and 6 inches of rain in March, which is above the normal monthly amount. As a result, Glades County went from an extreme (D3) drought status to a severe (D2) drought status. Western Palm Beach County went from a severe (D2) drought status to a moderate (D1) status. The level of Lake Okeechobee rose slightly during the month, reaching 10.2 feet by the end of March.
Collier County received less rain than areas around Lake Okeechobee, with monthly amounts ranging from 0.70 inches at Naples to 2.86 inches at Immokalee.

Drought in INLAND COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Long term drought conditions persisted across interior and western sections of South Florida in March, which is typically one of the driest months of the year. However, several strong mid and upper level disturbances moved across the area which provided beneficial rains over some areas, primarily around and over Lake Okeechobee.
Areas around Lake Okeechobee received between 4 and 6 inches of rain in March, which is above the normal monthly amount. As a result, Glades County went from an extreme (D3) drought status to a severe (D2) drought status. Western Palm Beach County went from a severe (D2) drought status to a moderate (D1) status. The level of Lake Okeechobee rose slightly during the month, reaching 10.2 feet by the end of March.
Collier County received less rain than areas around Lake Okeechobee, with monthly amounts ranging from 0.70 inches at Naples to 2.86 inches at Immokalee.