Extreme (D3) to Exceptional (D4) Drought to begin February was relieved across the Rio Grande Valley and Deep South Texas by Valentine's Day, courtesy of a period of cool and damp weather which began with a bang on February 4th, when more than an inch of rain fell across much of the coastal plain. Additional rainfall between the 5th and 13th, combined with frequent cool temperatures and cloud cover, brought a total of 2 to 4 inches for most of the Rio Grande Valley, with 1 to 3 inches for much of the Ranchland east of Zapata County.

Drought in HIDALGO, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 13-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Exceptional (D4) Drought persisted until just before Valentine's Day 2012 across Hidalgo County. A period of rain, cooler temperatures, and cloud cover between the 4th and 13th and improved conditions to Extreme (D3).

Drought in STARR, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 13-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Exceptional (D4) Drought covered the eastern half of Starr County through February 6th, then receded to the northeastern tip of the county after welcome rains on the 4th and 5th.  Additional rainfall, clouds, and cool temperatures through the 13th would push partial monthly rainfall totals well above average and improve the drought another category by the 14th.

Drought in JIM HOGG, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 13-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Exceptional (D4) Drought covered the eastern half of Jim Hogg County through February 6th, then receded to the eastern tip of the county after welcome rains on the 4th and 5th.  Additional rainfall, clouds, and cool temperatures through the 13th would push partial monthly rainfall totals above average and improve the drought another category by the 14th.

Drought in ZAPATA, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 20-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Extreme (D3) Drought covered Zapata County through February 14th.  Locally heavy rainfall across the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas brush country petered out across the Rio Grande Plains until mid month; slight improvements began in portions of the county for the final week of the month.

Drought in BROOKS, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 13-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Exceptional (D4) Drought persisted until just before Valentine's Day 2012. A period of rain, cooler temperatures, and cloud cover between the 4th and 13th improved conditions to Extreme (D3) over the western half of Brooks County.

Drought in KENEDY, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 13-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Exceptional (D4) Drought persisted until just before Valentine's Day 2012. A period of rain, cooler temperatures, and cloud cover between the 4th and 13th improved conditions to Extreme (D3) over the southern half of Kenedy county.

Drought in COASTAL WILLACY, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 13-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Exceptional (D4) Drought persisted until just before Valentine's Day 2012.  A period of rain, cooler temperatures, and cloud cover between the 4th and 13th improved conditions to Extreme (D3) across coastal portions of Willacy County.

Drought in WILLACY, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 13-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Exceptional (D4) Drought persisted until just before Valentine's Day 2012.  A period of rain, cooler temperatures, and cloud cover between the 4th and 13th improved conditions to Extreme (D3) across inland portions of Willacy County.

Drought in CAMERON, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 13-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Exceptional (D4) Drought persisted until just before Valentine's Day 2012 A period of rain, cooler temperatures, and cloud cover between the 4th and 13th improved conditions to Extreme (D3) across inland portions Cameron County.

Drought in COASTAL CAMERON, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 13-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Exceptional (D4) Drought persisted until just before Valentine's Day 2012.  A period of rain, cooler temperatures, and cloud cover between the 4th and 13th improved conditions to Extreme (D3) across coastal portions of Cameron County.