July was another abnormally dry month with no local observation sites receiving more than an inch of rain. Drought conditions worsened across the Fort Worth County Warning Area (CWA) and by the end of the month all but 6 of the 46 counties were classified in severe drought (D2) or worse according to the US Drought Monitor. Half of the 46 counties, mainly located in the western and southern areas of the CWA, were classified in exceptional drought (D4). At the end of the month, burn bans were in effect for all but one county. Most of the area lakes continued to suffer and water levels continued to drop well below conservation levels, with some lakes more than 10 feet below normal values. The low lake levels caused many cities to implement water restrictions on residents. The agriculture community also continued to experience detrimental conditions. Hay production was nearly halted with most farmers only producing a small fraction of what is produced in a normal season. Hay prices were up to $90 a bale, which is almost double the normal price. Many cattle farmers had to sell their cows early because of the scarcity of grasses and hay. Corn farmers also witnessed poor corn production and had to try to grow other crops to salvage their growing season. The drought has also caused trees to suffer, with many trees dying or toppling due to weakened roots from little rainfall.

Drought in JACK, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in LEON, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) at the beginning of the month. With little to no rain, conditions worsened and the county was in exceptional drought (D4) at the end of the month.

Drought in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 extreme drought (D3) at the beginning of the month. With little to no rain, conditions worsened and the county was classified in exceptional drought (D4) by the third week of July and throughout the rest of the month.

Drought in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in MILAM, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in ERATH, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 extreme drought (D3) at the beginning of the month. With little to no rain, conditions worsened and the county was classified in exceptional drought (D4) by the third week of July and throughout the rest of the month.

Drought in ROBERTSON, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 drought (D2) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in HOOD, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 extreme drought (D3) at the beginning of the month. With little to no rain, conditions worsened and the county was classified in exceptional drought (D4) by the third week of July and throughout the rest of the month.

Drought in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) at the beginning of the month. With little to no rain, conditions worsened and the county was classified in extreme drought (D3) by the second week of July and throughout the rest of the month.

Drought in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 extreme drought (D3) at the beginning of the month. With little to no rain, conditions worsened and the county was classified in exceptional drought (D4) by the third week of July and throughout the rest of the month.

Drought in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) at the beginning of the month. With little to no rain, conditions worsened and the county was classified in extreme drought (D3) by the second week of July and throughout the rest of the month.

Drought in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 drought (D2) at the beginning of the month. With little to no rain, conditions worsened and the county was classified in extreme drought (D3) by the second week of July and in exceptional drought (D4) at the end of the month.

Drought in HILL, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 extreme drought (D3) at the beginning of the month. With little to no rain, conditions worsened and the county was classified in exceptional drought (D4) by the second week of July and throughout the rest of the month.

Drought in PARKER, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 drought (D2) at the beginning of the month. With little to no rain, conditions worsened and the county was classified in extreme drought (D3) by the second week of July and in exceptional drought (D4) at the end of the month.

Drought in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 extreme drought (D3) at the beginning of the month. With little to no rain, conditions worsened and the county was classified in exceptional drought (D4) by the second week of July and throughout the rest of the month.

Drought in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 extreme drought (D3) at the beginning of the month. With little to no rain, conditions worsened and the county was classified in exceptional drought (D4) by the second week of July and throughout the rest of the month.

Drought in BELL, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in FALLS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.

Drought in MILLS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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) throughout the month. The county received very little rainfall and conditions did not improve.