The brutal ongoing drought across north Texas saw some improvements during the month of October. The northwestern counties of the Fort Worth County Warning Area saw the most dramatic improvements as several counties received up to nine inches of rainfall during the month. Drought conditions improved from exceptional (D4) to severe (D2) in Eastland, Jack, Palo Pinto, Parker, and Montague counties. Other areas mainly north of a Mills to Dallas to Fannin County line saw improvements in drought conditions. Unfortunately, locations to the south of this line received very little rainfall and remained in the exceptional drought (D4) category. Lakes and ponds remained low and water restrictions remained in place across the region, even in communities which received very beneficial rainfall. All 46 counties in north Texas had burn bans at the end of the month, but several counties were able to lift their burn bans during the month.

Drought in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to six inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as extreme (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in WISE, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 17-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe drought (D2) at the beginning of the month. The county received four to seven inches of rain during the month which brought conditions back below drought status around the middle of the month.

Drought in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to six inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as extreme (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in MILLS, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to seven inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as extreme (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to six inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as extreme (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to seven inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as extreme (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to four inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as extreme (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in DELTA, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to three inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as extreme (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to three inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as extreme (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to three inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as extreme (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in HUNT, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to three inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as extreme (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in RAINS, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to three inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as extreme (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to three inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as extreme (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to six inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as severe (D2) by the end of the month.

Drought in BELL, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in JACK, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to nine inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as severe (D2) by the end of the month.

Drought in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to eight inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as severe (D2) by the end of the month.

Drought in PARKER, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to seven inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as severe (D2) by the end of the month.

Drought in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in LEON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to eight inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as severe (D2) by the end of the month.

Drought in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to seven inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as extreme (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in MILAM, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe drought (D2) throughout the month. The county did receive two to three inches of rain during the month, but it was not enough to improve the drought conditions.

Drought in FALLS, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in COOKE, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to six inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as extreme (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe drought (D2) throughout the month. The county did receive three to four inches of rain during the month, but it was not enough to improve the drought conditions.

Drought in DENTON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as extreme drought (D3) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to six inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as severe (D2) by the end of the month.

Drought in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as extreme drought (D3) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to six inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as severe (D2) by the end of the month.

Drought in ERATH, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to seven inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as extreme (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in ROBERTSON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to six inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as extreme (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in HILL, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as extreme drought (D3) at the beginning of the month. The county received up to six inches of rain which improved the drought status and was classified as severe (D2) by the end of the month.

Drought in HOOD, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.