Northeast Texas began the month of November with all counties being classified as D4 Exceptional Drought status. Several storm systems effected the eastern half of the state during the month such that conditions improved slightly north and west of the Interstate 30 corridor of Northeast Texas where the drought status fell to D2 Severe Drought classification. The remaining portions of the region remained in D4 Exceptional Drought status through the end of the month, despite the increased rainfall totals for the month.  The prolonged nature of the drought resulted in several lakes across Northeast Texas approaching or surpassing their all time record low lake levels during the month.  Toledo Bend Reservoir's lake level reading was 159.45 on the 19th of the month which set an all time record low lake level.  The conservation pool stage of Toledo Bend Reservoir is 172 feet.  Sam Rayburn Reservoir reached a level of 150.80 on the 18th - 22nd which set an all time record low lake level.  The conservation pool stage of the Sam Rayburn Reservoir is 164.5 feet.  Lake Murvaul reached a level of 260.32 feet on November 8th which set an all time record low lake level.  The conservation pool stage of Lake Murvaul is 265 feet.
The following are a few selected cities across Northeast Texas with their November  rainfall totals and departures from normal as well as the 2011 rainfall totals and departures from normal.
Tyler November rainfall was 3.36. The departure from normal was -0.74.
Tyler yearly rainfall was 19.24. The departure from normal was -22.31.
Longview November rainfall was 3.48. The departure from normal was -1.01.
Longview yearly rainfall was 24.28. The departure from normal was -18.78.
Lufkin November rainfall was 4.07. The departure from normal was -0.94.
Lufkin yearly rainfall was 27.24. The departure from normal was -17.27.

Drought in SMITH, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in CAMP, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in TITUS, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in CASS, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in MARION, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in MORRIS, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in WOOD, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in GREGG, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in RED RIVER, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in RUSK, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in SABINE, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in ANGELINA, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in SHELBY, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 01-NOV-11 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager