The winter/spring drought over South Florida intensified during early parts of May, but came to a quick end as copious rainfall fell during the last 2 weeks of the month.

Drought in COASTAL BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The drought which began during the late winter months continued into early and mid May over South Florida. A very dry start to the month prompted the issuance of extreme drought (D3) conditions over virtually all of South Florida by the middle of the month.
The onset of the rainy season around May 11 brought copious rainfall to the region as a low pressure trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere set up near South Florida, effectively ending the drought by the last week of May. Many areas received in excess of 10 inches of rain for the month, virtually all of it falling in a period of only 2 weeks. West Palm Beach recorded its second wettest May on record with 15.69 inches of rain.

Drought in COASTAL COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The drought which began during the late winter months continued into early and mid May over South Florida. A very dry start to the month prompted the issuance of extreme drought (D3) conditions over virtually all of South Florida by the middle of the month.
The onset of the rainy season around May 11 brought copious rainfall to the region as a low pressure trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere set up near South Florida, effectively ending the drought by the last week of May. Many areas received in excess of 10 inches of rain for the month, virtually all of it falling in a period of only 2 weeks. West Palm Beach recorded its second wettest May on record with 15.69 inches of rain.

Drought in HENDRY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The drought which began during the late winter months continued into early and mid May over South Florida. A very dry start to the month prompted the issuance of extreme drought (D3) conditions over virtually all of South Florida by the middle of the month.
The onset of the rainy season around May 11 brought copious rainfall to the region as a low pressure trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere set up near South Florida, effectively ending the drought by the last week of May. Many areas received in excess of 10 inches of rain for the month, virtually all of it falling in a period of only 2 weeks. West Palm Beach recorded its second wettest May on record with 15.69 inches of rain.

Drought in INLAND BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The drought which began during the late winter months continued into early and mid May over South Florida. A very dry start to the month prompted the issuance of extreme drought (D3) conditions over virtually all of South Florida by the middle of the month.
The onset of the rainy season around May 11 brought copious rainfall to the region as a low pressure trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere set up near South Florida, effectively ending the drought by the last week of May. Many areas received in excess of 10 inches of rain for the month, virtually all of it falling in a period of only 2 weeks. West Palm Beach recorded its second wettest May on record with 15.69 inches of rain.

Drought in INLAND COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The drought which began during the late winter months continued into early and mid May over South Florida. A very dry start to the month prompted the issuance of extreme drought (D3) conditions over virtually all of South Florida by the middle of the month.
The onset of the rainy season around May 11 brought copious rainfall to the region as a low pressure trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere set up near South Florida, effectively ending the drought by the last week of May. Many areas received in excess of 10 inches of rain for the month, virtually all of it falling in a period of only 2 weeks. West Palm Beach recorded its second wettest May on record with 15.69 inches of rain.

Drought in COASTAL PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The drought which began during the late winter months continued into early and mid May over South Florida. A very dry start to the month prompted the issuance of extreme drought (D3) conditions over virtually all of South Florida by the middle of the month.
The onset of the rainy season around May 11 brought copious rainfall to the region as a low pressure trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere set up near South Florida, effectively ending the drought by the last week of May. Many areas received in excess of 10 inches of rain for the month, virtually all of it falling in a period of only 2 weeks. West Palm Beach recorded its second wettest May on record with 15.69 inches of rain.

Drought in FAR SOUTH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The drought which began during the late winter months continued into early and mid May over South Florida. A very dry start to the month prompted the issuance of extreme drought (D3) conditions over virtually all of South Florida by the middle of the month.
The onset of the rainy season around May 11 brought copious rainfall to the region as a low pressure trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere set up near South Florida, effectively ending the drought by the last week of May. Many areas received in excess of 10 inches of rain for the month, virtually all of it falling in a period of only 2 weeks. West Palm Beach recorded its second wettest May on record with 15.69 inches of rain.

Drought in COASTAL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The drought which began during the late winter months continued into early and mid May over South Florida. A very dry start to the month prompted the issuance of extreme drought (D3) conditions over virtually all of South Florida by the middle of the month.
The onset of the rainy season around May 11 brought copious rainfall to the region as a low pressure trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere set up near South Florida, effectively ending the drought by the last week of May. Many areas received in excess of 10 inches of rain for the month, virtually all of it falling in a period of only 2 weeks. West Palm Beach recorded its second wettest May on record with 15.69 inches of rain.

Drought in GLADES, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The drought which began during the late winter months continued into early and mid May over South Florida. A very dry start to the month prompted the issuance of extreme drought (D3) conditions over virtually all of South Florida by the middle of the month.
The onset of the rainy season around May 11 brought copious rainfall to the region as a low pressure trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere set up near South Florida, effectively ending the drought by the last week of May. Many areas received in excess of 10 inches of rain for the month, virtually all of it falling in a period of only 2 weeks. West Palm Beach recorded its second wettest May on record with 15.69 inches of rain.

Drought in METRO BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The drought which began during the late winter months continued into early and mid May over South Florida. A very dry start to the month prompted the issuance of extreme drought (D3) conditions over virtually all of South Florida by the middle of the month.
The onset of the rainy season around May 11 brought copious rainfall to the region as a low pressure trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere set up near South Florida, effectively ending the drought by the last week of May. Many areas received in excess of 10 inches of rain for the month, virtually all of it falling in a period of only 2 weeks. West Palm Beach recorded its second wettest May on record with 15.69 inches of rain.

Drought in METRO PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The drought which began during the late winter months continued into early and mid May over South Florida. A very dry start to the month prompted the issuance of extreme drought (D3) conditions over virtually all of South Florida by the middle of the month.
The onset of the rainy season around May 11 brought copious rainfall to the region as a low pressure trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere set up near South Florida, effectively ending the drought by the last week of May. Many areas received in excess of 10 inches of rain for the month, virtually all of it falling in a period of only 2 weeks. West Palm Beach recorded its second wettest May on record with 15.69 inches of rain.

Drought in METROPOLITAN MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The drought which began during the late winter months continued into early and mid May over South Florida. A very dry start to the month prompted the issuance of extreme drought (D3) conditions over virtually all of South Florida by the middle of the month.
The onset of the rainy season around May 11 brought copious rainfall to the region as a low pressure trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere set up near South Florida, effectively ending the drought by the last week of May. Many areas received in excess of 10 inches of rain for the month, virtually all of it falling in a period of only 2 weeks. West Palm Beach recorded its second wettest May on record with 15.69 inches of rain.

Wildfire in INLAND COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 09-MAY-09 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The wildfire in the East Hinson Marsh area of Big Cypress National Preserve which began on April 22 was fully contained as of May 9th. A total of 30,005 acres was burned. No damage to property was noted as the fire burned over wooded areas, however the proximity of the fire to I-75 (Alligator Alley) and SR 29 caused numerous periods of road closures, especially during the late night and early morning hours due to very thick smoke.

Drought in INLAND MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The drought which began during the late winter months continued into early and mid May over South Florida. A very dry start to the month prompted the issuance of extreme drought (D3) conditions over virtually all of South Florida by the middle of the month.
The onset of the rainy season around May 11 brought copious rainfall to the region as a low pressure trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere set up near South Florida, effectively ending the drought by the last week of May. Many areas received in excess of 10 inches of rain for the month, virtually all of it falling in a period of only 2 weeks. West Palm Beach recorded its second wettest May on record with 15.69 inches of rain.

Drought in INLAND PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The drought which began during the late winter months continued into early and mid May over South Florida. A very dry start to the month prompted the issuance of extreme drought (D3) conditions over virtually all of South Florida by the middle of the month.
The onset of the rainy season around May 11 brought copious rainfall to the region as a low pressure trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere set up near South Florida, effectively ending the drought by the last week of May. Many areas received in excess of 10 inches of rain for the month, virtually all of it falling in a period of only 2 weeks. West Palm Beach recorded its second wettest May on record with 15.69 inches of rain.

Drought in MAINLAND MONROE, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 26-MAY-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The drought which began during the late winter months continued into early and mid May over South Florida. A very dry start to the month prompted the issuance of extreme drought (D3) conditions over virtually all of South Florida by the middle of the month.
The onset of the rainy season around May 11 brought copious rainfall to the region as a low pressure trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere set up near South Florida, effectively ending the drought by the last week of May. Many areas received in excess of 10 inches of rain for the month, virtually all of it falling in a period of only 2 weeks. West Palm Beach recorded its second wettest May on record with 15.69 inches of rain.