The exceptional drought maintained its cruel grip over much of Oklahoma during the month of August. Although some beneficial rainfall occurred early in the month, it was not near enough to erase the climbing precipitation deficits that began during the late summer and early autumn of 2010.  Since October 2010, the statewide average rainfall is over 12 inches below normal, with the most severity over western Oklahoma. The agricultural industry has obviously taken a huge hit from their crops to their cattle. The shortage of hay this year has caused farmers to sell the majority of their cattle, with some of them selling off their entire herd. The long-range forecast is for La Nina to establish itself once again by later this year, with below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures.

Drought in ALFALFA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in BLAINE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in BRYAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CARTER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ATOKA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MURRAY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in NOBLE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in COAL, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in PONTOTOC, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in POTTAWATOMIE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ROGER MILLS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SEMINOLE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in TILLMAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ELLIS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GARVIN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GRANT, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GREER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HARMON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HARPER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HUGHES, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in JACKSON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in JEFFERSON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in JOHNSTON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in KAY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LOGAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LOVE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MAJOR, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MARSHALL, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-11 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency