The month of March, 2011 remained on the dry side across all of Northeast Texas. While the month did see some appreciable rainfall, it was not enough to stifle the ongoing drought conditions across the northeast half of the state. In fact, by the end of the month...all of Northeast Texas was classified as being under D3 Extreme Drought conditions.  Burn bans began going up across a few counties in Northeast Texas during the month of March. The following are a few selected cities across Northeast Texas with their March rainfall totals and departures from normal as well as the 2011 rainfall totals and departures from normal.
Tyler March rainfall was 0.47. The departure from normal was -3.49.
Tyler yearly rainfall was 6.01. The departure from normal was -5.02.
Longview March rainfall was 1.11. The departure from normal was -3.09.
Longview yearly rainfall was 7.54. The departure from normal was -4.40.
Lufkin March rainfall was 0.75. The departure from normal was -2.78.
Lufkin yearly rainfall was 8.65. The departure from normal was -2.50.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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