Long term drought conditions continued in August although minor improvement due to beneficial monsoon rain, occurred across parts of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee Counties.

Drought in UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

After beneficial rainfall in July and early August, the entire month of August ended with below normal rainfall except across parts of western Cochise County. The result was that D3 extreme drought conditions retreated eastward, completely exiting Santa Cruz County, by the middle of the month, but expanded even farther westward across Pima and Pinal Counties by the end of August. D4 exceptional drought conditions did show an overall decrease in state coverage from 4.83% to 1.35%, with only extreme eastern Cochise County, southern Greenlee County, and extreme southeast Graham County remaining in exceptional drought conditions in southeast Arizona. The most impacted watersheds during August were the San Simon watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall) and the Santa Cruz watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall), which received very little rainfall. July's rainfall brought an end to the fire season so many recreational areas were reopened in August. The state and federal forest services conducted large scale seeding operations across the burn scar areas attempting to mitigate the flash flooding concerns. Very few ranchers were still holding onto cattle, so agriculture impacts were somewhat lessened during the month. Cotton and vegetable crops were reported as being fair to excellent as irrigation was being maximized.

Drought in TOHONO O ODHAM NATION, ARIZONA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

After beneficial rainfall in July and early August, the entire month of August ended with below normal rainfall except across parts of western Cochise County. The result was that D3 extreme drought conditions retreated eastward, completely exiting Santa Cruz County, by the middle of the month, but expanded even farther westward across Pima and Pinal Counties by the end of August. D4 exceptional drought conditions did show an overall decrease in state coverage from 4.83% to 1.35%, with only extreme eastern Cochise County, southern Greenlee County, and extreme southeast Graham County remaining in exceptional drought conditions in southeast Arizona. The most impacted watersheds during August were the San Simon watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall) and the Santa Cruz watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall), which received very little rainfall. July's rainfall brought an end to the fire season so many recreational areas were reopened in August. The state and federal forest services conducted large scale seeding operations across the burn scar areas attempting to mitigate the flash flooding concerns. Very few ranchers were still holding onto cattle, so agriculture impacts were somewhat lessened during the month. Cotton and vegetable crops were reported as being fair to excellent as irrigation was being maximized.

Drought in TUCSON METRO AREA, ARIZONA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

After beneficial rainfall in July and early August, the entire month of August ended with below normal rainfall except across parts of western Cochise County. The result was that D3 extreme drought conditions retreated eastward, completely exiting Santa Cruz County, by the middle of the month, but expanded even farther westward across Pima and Pinal Counties by the end of August. D4 exceptional drought conditions did show an overall decrease in state coverage from 4.83% to 1.35%, with only extreme eastern Cochise County, southern Greenlee County, and extreme southeast Graham County remaining in exceptional drought conditions in southeast Arizona. The most impacted watersheds during August were the San Simon watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall) and the Santa Cruz watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall), which received very little rainfall. July's rainfall brought an end to the fire season so many recreational areas were reopened in August. The state and federal forest services conducted large scale seeding operations across the burn scar areas attempting to mitigate the flash flooding concerns. Very few ranchers were still holding onto cattle, so agriculture impacts were somewhat lessened during the month. Cotton and vegetable crops were reported as being fair to excellent as irrigation was being maximized.

Drought in WHITE MOUNTAINS OF GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES, ARIZONA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

After beneficial rainfall in July and early August, the entire month of August ended with below normal rainfall except across parts of western Cochise County. The result was that D3 extreme drought conditions retreated eastward, completely exiting Santa Cruz County, by the middle of the month, but expanded even farther westward across Pima and Pinal Counties by the end of August. D4 exceptional drought conditions did show an overall decrease in state coverage from 4.83% to 1.35%, with only extreme eastern Cochise County, southern Greenlee County, and extreme southeast Graham County remaining in exceptional drought conditions in southeast Arizona. The most impacted watersheds during August were the San Simon watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall) and the Santa Cruz watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall), which received very little rainfall. July's rainfall brought an end to the fire season so many recreational areas were reopened in August. The state and federal forest services conducted large scale seeding operations across the burn scar areas attempting to mitigate the flash flooding concerns. Very few ranchers were still holding onto cattle, so agriculture impacts were somewhat lessened during the month. Cotton and vegetable crops were reported as being fair to excellent as irrigation was being maximized.

Drought in SOUTH CENTRAL PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

After beneficial rainfall in July and early August, the entire month of August ended with below normal rainfall except across parts of western Cochise County. The result was that D3 extreme drought conditions retreated eastward, completely exiting Santa Cruz County, by the middle of the month, but expanded even farther westward across Pima and Pinal Counties by the end of August. D4 exceptional drought conditions did show an overall decrease in state coverage from 4.83% to 1.35%, with only extreme eastern Cochise County, southern Greenlee County, and extreme southeast Graham County remaining in exceptional drought conditions in southeast Arizona. The most impacted watersheds during August were the San Simon watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall) and the Santa Cruz watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall), which received very little rainfall. July's rainfall brought an end to the fire season so many recreational areas were reopened in August. The state and federal forest services conducted large scale seeding operations across the burn scar areas attempting to mitigate the flash flooding concerns. Very few ranchers were still holding onto cattle, so agriculture impacts were somewhat lessened during the month. Cotton and vegetable crops were reported as being fair to excellent as irrigation was being maximized.

Drought in SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

After beneficial rainfall in July and early August, the entire month of August ended with below normal rainfall except across parts of western Cochise County. The result was that D3 extreme drought conditions retreated eastward, completely exiting Santa Cruz County, by the middle of the month, but expanded even farther westward across Pima and Pinal Counties by the end of August. D4 exceptional drought conditions did show an overall decrease in state coverage from 4.83% to 1.35%, with only extreme eastern Cochise County, southern Greenlee County, and extreme southeast Graham County remaining in exceptional drought conditions in southeast Arizona. The most impacted watersheds during August were the San Simon watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall) and the Santa Cruz watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall), which received very little rainfall. July's rainfall brought an end to the fire season so many recreational areas were reopened in August. The state and federal forest services conducted large scale seeding operations across the burn scar areas attempting to mitigate the flash flooding concerns. Very few ranchers were still holding onto cattle, so agriculture impacts were somewhat lessened during the month. Cotton and vegetable crops were reported as being fair to excellent as irrigation was being maximized.

Drought in EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET, ARIZONA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

After beneficial rainfall in July and early August, the entire month of August ended with below normal rainfall except across parts of western Cochise County. The result was that D3 extreme drought conditions retreated eastward, completely exiting Santa Cruz County, by the middle of the month, but expanded even farther westward across Pima and Pinal Counties by the end of August. D4 exceptional drought conditions did show an overall decrease in state coverage from 4.83% to 1.35%, with only extreme eastern Cochise County, southern Greenlee County, and extreme southeast Graham County remaining in exceptional drought conditions in southeast Arizona. The most impacted watersheds during August were the San Simon watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall) and the Santa Cruz watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall), which received very little rainfall. July's rainfall brought an end to the fire season so many recreational areas were reopened in August. The state and federal forest services conducted large scale seeding operations across the burn scar areas attempting to mitigate the flash flooding concerns. Very few ranchers were still holding onto cattle, so agriculture impacts were somewhat lessened during the month. Cotton and vegetable crops were reported as being fair to excellent as irrigation was being maximized.

Drought in GALIURO AND PINALENO MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

After beneficial rainfall in July and early August, the entire month of August ended with below normal rainfall except across parts of western Cochise County. The result was that D3 extreme drought conditions retreated eastward, completely exiting Santa Cruz County, by the middle of the month, but expanded even farther westward across Pima and Pinal Counties by the end of August. D4 exceptional drought conditions did show an overall decrease in state coverage from 4.83% to 1.35%, with only extreme eastern Cochise County, southern Greenlee County, and extreme southeast Graham County remaining in exceptional drought conditions in southeast Arizona. The most impacted watersheds during August were the San Simon watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall) and the Santa Cruz watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall), which received very little rainfall. July's rainfall brought an end to the fire season so many recreational areas were reopened in August. The state and federal forest services conducted large scale seeding operations across the burn scar areas attempting to mitigate the flash flooding concerns. Very few ranchers were still holding onto cattle, so agriculture impacts were somewhat lessened during the month. Cotton and vegetable crops were reported as being fair to excellent as irrigation was being maximized.

Drought in CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

After beneficial rainfall in July and early August, the entire month of August ended with below normal rainfall except across parts of western Cochise County. The result was that D3 extreme drought conditions retreated eastward, completely exiting Santa Cruz County, by the middle of the month, but expanded even farther westward across Pima and Pinal Counties by the end of August. D4 exceptional drought conditions did show an overall decrease in state coverage from 4.83% to 1.35%, with only extreme eastern Cochise County, southern Greenlee County, and extreme southeast Graham County remaining in exceptional drought conditions in southeast Arizona. The most impacted watersheds during August were the San Simon watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall) and the Santa Cruz watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall), which received very little rainfall. July's rainfall brought an end to the fire season so many recreational areas were reopened in August. The state and federal forest services conducted large scale seeding operations across the burn scar areas attempting to mitigate the flash flooding concerns. Very few ranchers were still holding onto cattle, so agriculture impacts were somewhat lessened during the month. Cotton and vegetable crops were reported as being fair to excellent as irrigation was being maximized.

Drought in DRAGOON/MULE/HUACHUCA AND SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

After beneficial rainfall in July and early August, the entire month of August ended with below normal rainfall except across parts of western Cochise County. The result was that D3 extreme drought conditions retreated eastward, completely exiting Santa Cruz County, by the middle of the month, but expanded even farther westward across Pima and Pinal Counties by the end of August. D4 exceptional drought conditions did show an overall decrease in state coverage from 4.83% to 1.35%, with only extreme eastern Cochise County, southern Greenlee County, and extreme southeast Graham County remaining in exceptional drought conditions in southeast Arizona. The most impacted watersheds during August were the San Simon watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall) and the Santa Cruz watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall), which received very little rainfall. July's rainfall brought an end to the fire season so many recreational areas were reopened in August. The state and federal forest services conducted large scale seeding operations across the burn scar areas attempting to mitigate the flash flooding concerns. Very few ranchers were still holding onto cattle, so agriculture impacts were somewhat lessened during the month. Cotton and vegetable crops were reported as being fair to excellent as irrigation was being maximized.

Drought in SANTA CATALINA AND RINCON MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

After beneficial rainfall in July and early August, the entire month of August ended with below normal rainfall except across parts of western Cochise County. The result was that D3 extreme drought conditions retreated eastward, completely exiting Santa Cruz County, by the middle of the month, but expanded even farther westward across Pima and Pinal Counties by the end of August. D4 exceptional drought conditions did show an overall decrease in state coverage from 4.83% to 1.35%, with only extreme eastern Cochise County, southern Greenlee County, and extreme southeast Graham County remaining in exceptional drought conditions in southeast Arizona. The most impacted watersheds during August were the San Simon watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall) and the Santa Cruz watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall), which received very little rainfall. July's rainfall brought an end to the fire season so many recreational areas were reopened in August. The state and federal forest services conducted large scale seeding operations across the burn scar areas attempting to mitigate the flash flooding concerns. Very few ranchers were still holding onto cattle, so agriculture impacts were somewhat lessened during the month. Cotton and vegetable crops were reported as being fair to excellent as irrigation was being maximized.

Drought in BABOQUIVARI MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

After beneficial rainfall in July and early August, the entire month of August ended with below normal rainfall except across parts of western Cochise County. The result was that D3 extreme drought conditions retreated eastward, completely exiting Santa Cruz County, by the middle of the month, but expanded even farther westward across Pima and Pinal Counties by the end of August. D4 exceptional drought conditions did show an overall decrease in state coverage from 4.83% to 1.35%, with only extreme eastern Cochise County, southern Greenlee County, and extreme southeast Graham County remaining in exceptional drought conditions in southeast Arizona. The most impacted watersheds during August were the San Simon watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall) and the Santa Cruz watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall), which received very little rainfall. July's rainfall brought an end to the fire season so many recreational areas were reopened in August. The state and federal forest services conducted large scale seeding operations across the burn scar areas attempting to mitigate the flash flooding concerns. Very few ranchers were still holding onto cattle, so agriculture impacts were somewhat lessened during the month. Cotton and vegetable crops were reported as being fair to excellent as irrigation was being maximized.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER AND ARAVAIPA VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

After beneficial rainfall in July and early August, the entire month of August ended with below normal rainfall except across parts of western Cochise County. The result was that D3 extreme drought conditions retreated eastward, completely exiting Santa Cruz County, by the middle of the month, but expanded even farther westward across Pima and Pinal Counties by the end of August. D4 exceptional drought conditions did show an overall decrease in state coverage from 4.83% to 1.35%, with only extreme eastern Cochise County, southern Greenlee County, and extreme southeast Graham County remaining in exceptional drought conditions in southeast Arizona. The most impacted watersheds during August were the San Simon watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall) and the Santa Cruz watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall), which received very little rainfall. July's rainfall brought an end to the fire season so many recreational areas were reopened in August. The state and federal forest services conducted large scale seeding operations across the burn scar areas attempting to mitigate the flash flooding concerns. Very few ranchers were still holding onto cattle, so agriculture impacts were somewhat lessened during the month. Cotton and vegetable crops were reported as being fair to excellent as irrigation was being maximized.

Drought in UPPER SANTA CRUZ RIVER AND ALTAR VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

After beneficial rainfall in July and early August, the entire month of August ended with below normal rainfall except across parts of western Cochise County. The result was that D3 extreme drought conditions retreated eastward, completely exiting Santa Cruz County, by the middle of the month, but expanded even farther westward across Pima and Pinal Counties by the end of August. D4 exceptional drought conditions did show an overall decrease in state coverage from 4.83% to 1.35%, with only extreme eastern Cochise County, southern Greenlee County, and extreme southeast Graham County remaining in exceptional drought conditions in southeast Arizona. The most impacted watersheds during August were the San Simon watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall) and the Santa Cruz watershed (2nd percentile for rainfall), which received very little rainfall. July's rainfall brought an end to the fire season so many recreational areas were reopened in August. The state and federal forest services conducted large scale seeding operations across the burn scar areas attempting to mitigate the flash flooding concerns. Very few ranchers were still holding onto cattle, so agriculture impacts were somewhat lessened during the month. Cotton and vegetable crops were reported as being fair to excellent as irrigation was being maximized.