Drier than normal conditions persisted over South Florida in March as seasonal high pressure dominated the region. A few cold fronts brought periods of heavy rain and severe weather, but these were the exception rather than the rule.

Drought in GLADES, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

March rainfall totals were anywhere from 1 to 3 inches below normal across South Florida. This led to a decrease in soil moisture and underground water levels, with most areas at only 10 to 30 percent of water levels. The level of Lake Okeechobee decreased from 12.15 feet at the beginning of March to 11.66 feet by the end of the month, about 2.5 to 3 feet below normal. Fire danger levels remained high across all of South Florida, with forestry officials reporting a near doubling of wildfires in a 4-month period ending in March compared to a similar period last year.

Drought in HENDRY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

March rainfall totals were anywhere from 1 to 3 inches below normal across South Florida. This led to a decrease in soil moisture and underground water levels, with most areas at only 10 to 30 percent of water levels. The level of Lake Okeechobee decreased from 12.15 feet at the beginning of March to 11.66 feet by the end of the month, about 2.5 to 3 feet below normal. Fire danger levels remained high across all of South Florida, with forestry officials reporting a near doubling of wildfires in a 4-month period ending in March compared to a similar period last year.

Drought in INLAND PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

March rainfall totals were anywhere from 1 to 3 inches below normal across South Florida. This led to a decrease in soil moisture and underground water levels, with most areas at only 10 to 30 percent of water levels. The level of Lake Okeechobee decreased from 12.15 feet at the beginning of March to 11.66 feet by the end of the month, about 2.5 to 3 feet below normal. Fire danger levels remained high across all of South Florida, with forestry officials reporting a near doubling of wildfires in a 4-month period ending in March compared to a similar period last year.

Drought in COASTAL PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

March rainfall totals were anywhere from 1 to 3 inches below normal across South Florida. This led to a decrease in soil moisture and underground water levels, with most areas at only 10 to 30 percent of water levels. The level of Lake Okeechobee decreased from 12.15 feet at the beginning of March to 11.66 feet by the end of the month, about 2.5 to 3 feet below normal. Fire danger levels remained high across all of South Florida, with forestry officials reporting a near doubling of wildfires in a 4-month period ending in March compared to a similar period last year.

Drought in METRO PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

March rainfall totals were anywhere from 1 to 3 inches below normal across South Florida. This led to a decrease in soil moisture and underground water levels, with most areas at only 10 to 30 percent of water levels. The level of Lake Okeechobee decreased from 12.15 feet at the beginning of March to 11.66 feet by the end of the month, about 2.5 to 3 feet below normal. Fire danger levels remained high across all of South Florida, with forestry officials reporting a near doubling of wildfires in a 4-month period ending in March compared to a similar period last year.

Drought in INLAND BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

March rainfall totals were anywhere from 1 to 3 inches below normal across South Florida. This led to a decrease in soil moisture and underground water levels, with most areas at only 10 to 30 percent of water levels. The level of Lake Okeechobee decreased from 12.15 feet at the beginning of March to 11.66 feet by the end of the month, about 2.5 to 3 feet below normal. Fire danger levels remained high across all of South Florida, with forestry officials reporting a near doubling of wildfires in a 4-month period ending in March compared to a similar period last year.

Drought in METRO BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

March rainfall totals were anywhere from 1 to 3 inches below normal across South Florida. This led to a decrease in soil moisture and underground water levels, with most areas at only 10 to 30 percent of water levels. The level of Lake Okeechobee decreased from 12.15 feet at the beginning of March to 11.66 feet by the end of the month, about 2.5 to 3 feet below normal. Fire danger levels remained high across all of South Florida, with forestry officials reporting a near doubling of wildfires in a 4-month period ending in March compared to a similar period last year.

Drought in INLAND MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

March rainfall totals were anywhere from 1 to 3 inches below normal across South Florida. This led to a decrease in soil moisture and underground water levels, with most areas at only 10 to 30 percent of water levels. The level of Lake Okeechobee decreased from 12.15 feet at the beginning of March to 11.66 feet by the end of the month, about 2.5 to 3 feet below normal. Fire danger levels remained high across all of South Florida, with forestry officials reporting a near doubling of wildfires in a 4-month period ending in March compared to a similar period last year.

Drought in FAR SOUTH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

March rainfall totals were anywhere from 1 to 3 inches below normal across South Florida. This led to a decrease in soil moisture and underground water levels, with most areas at only 10 to 30 percent of water levels. The level of Lake Okeechobee decreased from 12.15 feet at the beginning of March to 11.66 feet by the end of the month, about 2.5 to 3 feet below normal. Fire danger levels remained high across all of South Florida, with forestry officials reporting a near doubling of wildfires in a 4-month period ending in March compared to a similar period last year.

Drought in COASTAL COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

March rainfall totals were anywhere from 1 to 3 inches below normal across South Florida. This led to a decrease in soil moisture and underground water levels, with most areas at only 10 to 30 percent of water levels. The level of Lake Okeechobee decreased from 12.15 feet at the beginning of March to 11.66 feet by the end of the month, about 2.5 to 3 feet below normal. Fire danger levels remained high across all of South Florida, with forestry officials reporting a near doubling of wildfires in a 4-month period ending in March compared to a similar period last year.

Drought in COASTAL BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

March rainfall totals were anywhere from 1 to 3 inches below normal across South Florida. This led to a decrease in soil moisture and underground water levels, with most areas at only 10 to 30 percent of water levels. The level of Lake Okeechobee decreased from 12.15 feet at the beginning of March to 11.66 feet by the end of the month, about 2.5 to 3 feet below normal. Fire danger levels remained high across all of South Florida, with forestry officials reporting a near doubling of wildfires in a 4-month period ending in March compared to a similar period last year.

Drought in METROPOLITAN MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

March rainfall totals were anywhere from 1 to 3 inches below normal across South Florida. This led to a decrease in soil moisture and underground water levels, with most areas at only 10 to 30 percent of water levels. The level of Lake Okeechobee decreased from 12.15 feet at the beginning of March to 11.66 feet by the end of the month, about 2.5 to 3 feet below normal. Fire danger levels remained high across all of South Florida, with forestry officials reporting a near doubling of wildfires in a 4-month period ending in March compared to a similar period last year.

Drought in MAINLAND MONROE, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

March rainfall totals were anywhere from 1 to 3 inches below normal across South Florida. This led to a decrease in soil moisture and underground water levels, with most areas at only 10 to 30 percent of water levels. The level of Lake Okeechobee decreased from 12.15 feet at the beginning of March to 11.66 feet by the end of the month, about 2.5 to 3 feet below normal. Fire danger levels remained high across all of South Florida, with forestry officials reporting a near doubling of wildfires in a 4-month period ending in March compared to a similar period last year.

Drought in COASTAL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

March rainfall totals were anywhere from 1 to 3 inches below normal across South Florida. This led to a decrease in soil moisture and underground water levels, with most areas at only 10 to 30 percent of water levels. The level of Lake Okeechobee decreased from 12.15 feet at the beginning of March to 11.66 feet by the end of the month, about 2.5 to 3 feet below normal. Fire danger levels remained high across all of South Florida, with forestry officials reporting a near doubling of wildfires in a 4-month period ending in March compared to a similar period last year.

Drought in INLAND COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

March rainfall totals were anywhere from 1 to 3 inches below normal across South Florida. This led to a decrease in soil moisture and underground water levels, with most areas at only 10 to 30 percent of water levels. The level of Lake Okeechobee decreased from 12.15 feet at the beginning of March to 11.66 feet by the end of the month, about 2.5 to 3 feet below normal. Fire danger levels remained high across all of South Florida, with forestry officials reporting a near doubling of wildfires in a 4-month period ending in March compared to a similar period last year.