Most of Northeast Texas began the month of May in a D3 Extreme to D4 Exceptional Drought classification.  Only the extreme northern counties of Northeast Texas, bordering the Red River, were classified as D2 Severe Drought status. While some areas saw some rainfall during the month of May...it did little to change the classifications towards the end of the month.
The following are a few selected cities across Northeast Texas with their May rainfall totals and departures from normal as well as the 2011 rainfall totals and departures from normal.
Tyler May rainfall was 2.28. The departure from normal was -2.18.
Tyler yearly rainfall was 11.53. The departure from normal was -7.66.
Longview May rainfall was 4.06. The departure from normal was -1.00.
Longview yearly rainfall was 14.67. The departure from normal was -6.25.
Lufkin May rainfall was 4.69. The departure from normal was -0.60.
Lufkin yearly rainfall was 14.89. The departure from normal was -4.68.

Drought in ANGELINA, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in CAMP, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in CASS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Drought in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in GREGG, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in MARION, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in MORRIS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-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-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in RUSK, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in SABINE, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-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-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in SHELBY, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in SMITH, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in TITUS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in WOOD, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager