The historic drought continued across West Central Texas as a strong upper level high pressure ridge persisted across West Central Texas.  The U.S. Drought Monitor, issued through the National Mitigation Drought Center depicted exceptional drought over much of West Central Texas.  This was characterized by widespread crop and pasture losses, exceptional fire risk, shortages of water in reservoirs, streams and wells creating water emergencies.
According to the Texas Crop Weather Report prepared by the Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas as extremely hot, dry, and windy conditions continued.  Producers delayed fall planting until the rain returns.  Most producers began to terminate irrigated cotton and were expecting fair yields, rangeland and pastures were in very poor condition, many trees were dying, water resources continued to decline, and producers continued to cull herds as they struggled to find hay and cheaper feeds for livestock.  Some producers were selling out but most were waiting to see what spring brings before selling out completely.
San Angelo had one hundred 100 degree days while Abilene had eighty-one 100 degree days.  These shattered the old records.
Lake Ivie, which supplies water to Abilene and several other cities in West Texas, has dropped to 21 percent of its capacity.  If it does not receive adequate rainfall, the water supply could be depleted by December 2012.
From October 1 of 2010 through September 30 of 2011, the state climatologist stated that this was one of the driest periods on records for the entire state of Texas.  The following precipitation amounts were recorded in Abilene, San Angelo and Junction for that period.
Abilene received 13.50 inches of rain. Normal rainfall for this period is about 24.82 inches
San Angelo received 9.73 inches of rain. Normal rainfall for this period is about 21.25 inches.
Junction received 5.24 inches of rain.  Normal rainfall for this period is about 22.46 inches.

Drought in BROWN, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Brown County for September.

Drought in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Callahan County for September.

Drought in COKE, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Coke County for September.

Drought in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Coleman County for September.

Drought in CONCHO, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Concho County for September.

Drought in CROCKETT, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Crockett County for September.

Drought in FISHER, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Fisher County for September.

Drought in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Haskell County for September.

Drought in IRION, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Irion County for September.

Drought in JONES, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Jones County for September.

Drought in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Kimble County for September.

Drought in MASON, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Mason County for September.

Drought in MCCULLOCH, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Mcculloch County for September.

Drought in MENARD, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Menard County for September.

Drought in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Nolan County for September.

Drought in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Runnels County for September.

Drought in SAN SABA, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across San Saba County for September.

Drought in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Schleicher County for September.

Drought in STERLING, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Sterling County for September.

Drought in SUTTON, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Sutton County for September.

Drought in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Taylor County for September.

Drought in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Throckmorton County for September.

Drought in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Tom Green County for September.

Drought in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Montior indicated exceptional drought conditions across Shackelford County for September.