A persistent drought continues across much of West Central Texas with very little rainfall across the region since November of 2008.  This has resulted in rainfall deficiencies of 4 to 6 inches below normal through the end of February.
For the period November 2008 through February 2009, Abilene received 0.58 inches of precipitation.  Normal precipitation for this period is 4.67 inches.  For the period October 2008 through February 2009, San Angelo received 2.62 inches of precipitation. Normal precipitation for this period is 6.61 inches.  During this same period, Junction measured 1.6 inches of precipitation.  Normal precipitation for this period is about 7.75 inches.

Drought in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed Taylor County in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed Kimble County in an exceptional drought.  The western half of the county continues to be in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed the eastern half of Schleicher County in an extreme drought.  The western half of the county continues to be in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed the southeastern third of Tom Green County in an extreme drought.  The northwestern two thirds of the county continues to be in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in SAN SABA, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed San Saba County in an extreme drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed Runnels County in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in SUTTON, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed the eastern half of Sutton County in an extreme drought.  The western half of the county continues to be in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in MASON, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed Mason County in an exceptional drought.  The western half of the county continues to be in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in MCCULLOCH, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed McCulloch County in an extreme drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed Throckmorton County in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed Shackelford County in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in MENARD, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed the Menard County in an extreme drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in STERLING, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed Sterling County in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in BROWN, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Most of the Brown County was in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed most of Coleman County in a severe drought.  The extreme southern part of the county was placed in an extreme drought.   According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed Haskell County in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in IRION, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed Irion County in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in JONES, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed Jones County in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed Nolan County in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in CONCHO, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed Concho County in an extreme drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed Callahan County in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in COKE, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed Coke County in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in CROCKETT, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed Crockett County in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.

Drought in FISHER, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought monitor has placed Fisher County in a severe drought.  According to the Texas Crop Report issued February 18 by The Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas:  Temperatures were mild with very high winds, rainfall was sparse, and fire dangers were extremely high as burn bans remained in effect.  Wheat fields were in poor conditions due to the lack of moisture, yields continue to decrease, only irrigated crops survived the dry conditions.  Range and pasture conditions remained poor with supplemental feeding of livestock increased.