Rain during the end of April and scattered throughout the month of May did little to ease the prolonged drought conditions across much of north Texas. The area that saw the most relief was locations in and northeast of the DFW Metroplex. However, the rainfall during the month still provided some temporary relief to area farmers and helped corn, grain sorghum, soybeans, pastures, and hay land. Unfortunately, with the rain also came hail and high winds that damaged fields and crops as well.  Exceptional drought conditions (D4), according to the US Drought Monitor, continued across much of the southern and southeastern counties of north Texas. Drought impacts include fields shriveling up leaving farmers little if anything to harvest, pastures burning up due to wildfires, and ranchers forced to sell their herds early. During the early part of the month, a total of 28 counties had burn bans, but many of the counties had removed the burn bans by the end of the month due to the several days of rainfall.

Drought in FALLS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 17.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as extreme (D3) to exceptional drought (D4) during the month. An average of 1-3 of rain fell during the month, but the rain had little impact on the drought conditions in the county.

Drought in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe (D2) to exceptional (D4) drought during the month. However, beneficial rain during the month provided some relief, and drought conditions temporarily improved by the end of the month. The county received an average of 2-6 of rain during the month.

Drought in MILAM, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 40.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as exceptional drought (D4) during the month. An average of 1-3 of rain fell during the month, but the rain had little impact on the drought conditions in the county.

Drought in RAINS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as extreme drought (D3) during the beginning of the month. However, beneficial rain during the month brought some relief, and the drought conditions improved into severe drought (D2). The county received an average of 2-6 of rain during the month.

Drought in ROBERTSON, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as extreme (D3) to exceptional drought (D4) during the month. An average of 2-4 of rain fell during the month, but the rain had little impact on the drought conditions in the county.

Drought in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as extreme drought (D3) for much of the month. However, beneficial rain during the month provided some relief, and drought conditions temporarily improved to severe category (D2) by the end of the month. The county received an average of 3-6 of rain during the month.

Drought in LEON, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe (D2) to exceptional (D4) drought during the month. However, beneficial rain during the month provided some relief, and drought conditions temporarily improved by the end of the month. The county received an average of 3-7 of rain during the month.

Drought in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 09-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the southeastern corner of the county was classified as severe drought (D2) during the beginning of the month. However, beneficial rain during the month brought some relief and the drought conditions improved. The county received an average of 6-8 of rain during the month.

Drought in WISE, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 27-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the western half of the county was classified as severe drought (D2) during the month. Beneficial rain during the month provided some relief by the end of the month and the drought conditions temporarily improved. The county received an average of 3-6 of rain during the month.

Drought in JACK, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe (D2) to extreme drought (D3) during the month. An average of 2-5 of rain fell during the month, but the rain had little impact on the drought conditions in the county.

Drought in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as extreme drought (D3) during the month. An average of 1-3 of rain fell during the month, but the rain had little impact on the drought conditions in the county.

Drought in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe (D2) to extreme drought (D3) during the month. Conditions were the worst over the northern half of the county. An average of 1-3 of rain fell during the month, but the rain had little impact on the drought conditions in the county.

Drought in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe (D2) to extreme drought (D3) during the beginning of the month. Conditions were the worst over the northwestern half of the county. However, beneficial rain during the month brought some relief and the drought conditions temporarily improved; especially over the southeastern portions of the county. The county received an average of 2-3 of rain during the month.

Drought in PARKER, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe drought (D2) during the beginning of the month. Beneficial rain during the early part of the month brought relief, and the drought conditions temporarily improved. However, by the end of the month, severe drought (D2) conditions had returned to the northern portions of the county. The county received an average of 3-6 of rain during the month.

Drought in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 23-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe drought (D2) during the beginning of the month. However, beneficial rain during the month brought relief and the drought conditions improved. The county received an average of 3-7 of rain during the month.

Drought in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 13.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe (D2) to extreme drought (D3) during the month. Conditions were the worst over the eastern half of the county. An average of 2-5 of rain fell during the month, but the rain had little impact on the drought conditions in the county.

Drought in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 13.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe (D2) to exceptional drought (D4) during the month. Conditions were the worst over the eastern half of the county. An average of 1-3 of rain fell during the month, but the rain had little impact on the drought conditions in the county.

Drought in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe drought (D2) during the month. An average of 2-3 of rain fell during the month, but the rain had little impact on the drought conditions in the county.

Drought in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the southern half of the county was classified as severe drought (D2) during the month. An average of 2-4 of rain fell during the month, but the rain had little impact on the drought conditions in the county.

Drought in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe drought (D2) during the month. An average of 3-4 of rain fell during the month, but the rain had little impact on the drought conditions in the county.

Drought in HILL, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe drought (D2) during the month. However, by the end of the month, extreme drought (D3) conditions were occurring over central parts of the county. An average of 2-3 of rain fell during the month, but the rain had little impact on the drought conditions in the county.

Drought in HOOD, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe drought (D2) during the beginning of the month. Beneficial rain during the month provided some relief, and the drought conditions temporarily improved; especially over the northeastern half of the county. The county received an average of 3-5 of rain during the month.

Drought in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe drought (D2) during the month. However, by the end of the month, extreme drought (D3) conditions were occurring over southern parts of the county. An average of 2-4 of rain fell during the month, but the rain had little impact on the drought conditions in the county.

Drought in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe (D2) to extreme (D3) drought during the beginning of the month. Beneficial rain during the month provided some relief, and the drought conditions temporarily improved; especially over the northern half of the county. The county received an average of 3-5 of rain during the month.

Drought in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe drought (D2) during the beginning of the month. However, beneficial rain during the month brought some relief, and the drought conditions temporarily improved; especially over the southeastern half of the county. The county received an average of 2-4 of rain during the month.

Drought in ERATH, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe drought (D2) during the beginning of the month. Beneficial rain during the month provided some relief, and the drought conditions improved; especially over the northwestern portions of the county. The county received an average of 2-5 of rain during the month.

Drought in DELTA, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 09-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe drought (D2) during the beginning of the month. However, beneficial rain during the month brought relief and the drought conditions improved. The county received an average of 5-8 of rain during the month.

Drought in MILLS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as extreme drought (D3) during the beginning of the month. However, beneficial rain during the month provided some relief, and the drought conditions improved in the severe drought (D2) category during the latter half of the month. The county received an average of 3-7 of rain during the month.

Drought in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe (D2) to extreme (D3) drought during the month. Conditions were the worst over the western portions of the county. However, beneficial rain during the month provided some relief, and drought conditions temporarily improved. The county received an average of 3-7 of rain during the month.

Drought in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe (D2) to extreme drought (D3) during the month. Conditions were the worst over the southern half of the county. An average of 2-5 of rain fell during the month, but the rain had little impact on the drought conditions in the county.

Drought in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe (D2) to extreme drought (D3) during the month. An average of 1-3 of rain fell during the month, but the rain had little impact on the drought conditions in the county.

Drought in BELL, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe (D2) to exceptional drought (D4) during the month. An average of 2-5 of rain fell during the month, but the rain had little impact on the drought conditions in the county.

Drought in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe (D2) to extreme drought (D3) during the beginning of the month. Conditions were the worst over the northwestern half of the county. However, beneficial rain during the month brought some relief and the drought conditions temporarily improved; especially over the southeastern portions of the county. The county received an average of 2-5 of rain during the month.

Drought in COOKE, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 12-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the northwestern corner of the county was classified as severe drought (D2) during the beginning of the month. However, beneficial rain during the month brought some relief and the drought conditions improved. The county received an average of 4-9 of rain during the month.

Drought in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 23-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe drought (D2) during the beginning of the month. However, beneficial rain during the month brought relief and the drought conditions improved. The county received an average of 3-6 of rain during the month.

Drought in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as extreme (D3) to exceptional drought (D4) during the month. An average of 2-6 of rain fell during the month, but the rain had little impact on the drought conditions in the county.

Drought in HUNT, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 09-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe drought (D2) during the beginning of the month. However, beneficial rain during the month brought relief and the drought conditions improved. The county received an average of 5-10 of rain during the month.

Drought in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 17.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, the county was classified as severe (D2) to extreme (D3) drought during the month. The county received an average of 2-4 of rain during the month, which provided a little relief in the drought conditions by the end of the month.