Dry conditions continued over much of southern and western Oklahoma, with average to below average precipitation again in March. A small saving grace were late month thunderstorms and an unseasonably strong winter storm. Although beneficial, the precipitation totals only put a dent in the precipitation deficit that has occurred since October. The overall dry conditions were having an effect on the wheat crop, and farm ponds were running low, making it hard to keep cattle on grazing lands. In some areas, wheat production was cut to almost a third of what would normally produced. Wheat prices fell sharply by the end of the month as a result of the dry conditions. The dry conditions were beginning to have an affect on the young cotton crop in southwest Oklahoma. In addition, grass fires were becoming more numerous as the normally expected green up was delayed. Numerous fires were reported over a large area, and burn bans continued for most of the month. Monetary damages estimates were not available.

Drought in JEFFERSON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in JOHNSTON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ATOKA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MARSHALL, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in BRYAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in TILLMAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LOVE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CARTER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MURRAY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HARMON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in JACKSON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GREER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency