Drought conditions continued to improve for Northeast Texas during the month of March. Rainfall was of the magnitude and intensity such that this portion of Northeast Texas still classified as D2 Severe Drought status were removed from this status by March, 20th. This will be the last entry for Northeast Texas until D2 Severe Drought status returns to the eastern half of the state.
The following are a few selected cities across Northeast Texas with their March rainfall totals and departures from normal as well as the 2012 rainfall totals and departures from normal.
Tyler March rainfall was 6.38. The departure from normal was +2.26.
Tyler yearly rainfall was 12.53. The departure from normal was +1.54.
Longview March rainfall was 4.77. The departure from normal was +0.42.
Longview yearly rainfall was 11.82. The departure from normal was +0.11.
Lufkin March rainfall was 8.67. The departure from normal was +4.89.
Lufkin yearly rainfall was 17.39. The departure from normal was +5.56.

Drought in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in GREGG, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in MARION, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in RUSK, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in SHELBY, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in MORRIS, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in RED RIVER, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in SABINE, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in SMITH, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in TITUS, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in WOOD, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in ANGELINA, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in CAMP, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in CASS, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drought in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager