Rainfall deficits continued to grow across North Texas in the month of December, and thus drought conditions expanded across the region. Most of the southeastern counties in North Texas and many of the western counties were categorized in Severe to Extreme Drought this month according to the US Drought Monitor. Many locations across the southeastern portions of north Texas had not received above normal precipitation since the summer months. A total of 33 counties had burn bans in effect this month. Agricultural impacts due to the drought were limited to stress on wheat crops and very low stock water tanks in some areas.

Drought in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

As rainfall deficits continued to grow across north Texas, drought conditions worsened according to the US Drought Monitor. The drought conditions in Freestone County were classified as Severe Drought (D2).

Drought in ERATH, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

As rainfall deficits continued to grow across north Texas, drought conditions worsened according to the US Drought Monitor. The drought conditions in Erath County were classified as Severe Drought (D2); however some relief was noted over part of the county near the end of the month due to 0.50-1.50 of rain.

Drought in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

As rainfall deficits continued to grow across north Texas, drought conditions worsened according to the US Drought Monitor. The drought conditions in Limestone County were classified as Severe Drought (D2) and encompassed all but the northwestern corner of the county.

Drought in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

As rainfall deficits continued to grow across north Texas, drought conditions worsened according to the US Drought Monitor. The drought conditions in Henderson County were classified as Severe Drought (D2).

Drought in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

As rainfall deficits continued to grow across north Texas, drought conditions worsened according to the US Drought Monitor. For about two weeks, much of Young County was classified as Severe Drought (D2); however the drought conditions were eased by the end of the month due to much of the county receiving over an inch of rain.

Drought in FALLS, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

As rainfall deficits continued to grow across north Texas, drought conditions worsened according to the US Drought Monitor. The drought conditions in Falls County were classified as Severe Drought (D2) and encompassed most of the county.

Drought in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

As rainfall deficits continued to grow across north Texas, drought conditions worsened according to the US Drought Monitor. The drought conditions in Van Zandt County were observed across only the southern half of the county, and were classified as Severe Drought (D2).

Drought in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

As rainfall deficits continued to grow across north Texas, drought conditions worsened according to the US Drought Monitor. The drought conditions in Eastland County were classified as Severe Drought (D2); however some relief was noted over part of the county near the end of the month due to 0.50-1.50 of rain.

Drought in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

As rainfall deficits continued to grow across north Texas, drought conditions worsened according to the US Drought Monitor. The drought conditions in Stephens County were classified as Severe Drought (D2); however some relief was noted over part of the county near the end of the month due to 0.50-1.50 of rain.

Drought in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 12-DEC-10 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

As rainfall deficits continued to grow across north Texas, drought conditions worsened according to the US Drought Monitor. The drought conditions in Palo Pinto County were classified as Severe Drought (D2); however some relief was noted over part of the county near the end of the month due to 0.50-1.50 of rain.