Severe Drought continued to be observed across much of the northwestern third of north Texas according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. In the southern counties of north Texas, Severe to Extreme Drought continued to be observed and the Extreme Drought expanded further north during the first half of the month. A freeze in the beginning of April had detrimental impacts to some wheat crops in the region. However, beneficial rainfall during the month brought relief to the southern counties of north Texas and significant improvement was observed by the end of the month. A few days of significant grass fire activity occurred during this month and Burn Bans were enacted as a result. During the month, 17 counties had Burn Bans.

Drought in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 30-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe Drought continued to be observed across the county as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 30-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe Drought continued to be observed across the county as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought in JACK, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 30-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe Drought continued to be observed across the county as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought in WISE, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 30-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe Drought continued to be observed across the northwestern half of the county as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 30-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe Drought continued to be observed across the northwestern half of the county as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 30-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe Drought continued to be observed across the western half of the county as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought in MILAM, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 30-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 35.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe to Extreme Drought continued to be observed across the county as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor, but by the end of the month only Severe Drought was present due to beneficial rainfall.

Drought in ROBERTSON, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 30-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 35.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe to Extreme Drought continued to be observed across the county as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor, but by the end of the month only Severe Drought was present due to beneficial rainfall.

Drought in FALLS, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 30-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 35.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe to Extreme Drought continued to be observed across the county as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor, but by the end of the month only Severe Drought was present due to beneficial rainfall.

Drought in BELL, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 30-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe to Extreme Drought continued to be observed across the county as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor, but by the end of the month only Severe Drought was present due to beneficial rainfall.

Drought in HILL, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 13-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe Drought continued to be observed across the southern portions of the county as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor. However, conditions improved by the middle of the month due to beneficial rainfall.

Drought in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 30-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe Drought continued to be observed across the county as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought in COOKE, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 30-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe Drought continued to be observed across the western half of the county as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 25-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe Drought was observed across the county for much of the month as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor, but by the end of the month conditions had improved to Moderate Drought due to beneficial rainfall.

Drought in MILLS, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 13-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe Drought continued to be observed across the southwestern half of the county as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor. However, conditions improved by the middle of the month due to beneficial rainfall.

Drought in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 13-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe Drought continued to be observed across the western portions of the county as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor. However, conditions improved by the middle of the month due to beneficial rainfall.

Drought in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 30-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe Drought continued to be observed across the county as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor, and Extreme Drought was observed over the southern portions of the county. However, beneficial rainfall during the month brought relief and by the end of the month only Severe Drought was observed over the southern portions of the county.

Drought in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 25-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe Drought was observed across the county for much of the month as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor, but by the end of the month conditions had improved to Moderate Drought due to beneficial rainfall.

Drought in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 25-APR-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe Drought was observed across the county for much of the month as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor, but by the end of the month conditions had improved to Moderate Drought due to beneficial rainfall.