Severe to extreme drought continued to grip much of the Big Country, western Concho Valley and the Northern Edwards Plateau.  Exceptional drought continued to plague Fisher and Haskell Counties. The community of Robert Lee continues to build a pipe line that will bring water into the community from the Oak Creek Reservoir and nearby groundwater sources.  Surface water supplies are still low due to limited runoff from rainfall.  The City of San Angelo enacted drought level two water restrictions on April 17, since there is 18 months of water left.  Several other cities like Abilene and Brownwood have also enacted water restrictions because of the dwindling water supply.
Most oats and wheat were being either grazed out or baled instead of being harvested for grain.  Rangeland and pasture conditions started to decline because of lack of rain for the last few weeks.

Drought in CROCKETT, TEXAS
From 01-APR-12 00:00:00 to 30-APR-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated extreme drought conditions across Crockett County during April.

Drought in FISHER, TEXAS
From 01-APR-12 00:00:00 to 30-APR-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Fisher County during April.

Drought in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 01-APR-12 00:00:00 to 30-APR-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated exceptional drought conditions across Haskell County during April.

Drought in IRION, TEXAS
From 01-APR-12 00:00:00 to 30-APR-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated severe drought conditions across Irion County during April.

Drought in JONES, TEXAS
From 01-APR-12 00:00:00 to 30-APR-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated extreme drought conditions across Jones County during April.

Drought in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 01-APR-12 00:00:00 to 30-APR-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated severe drought conditions across Nolan County during April.

Drought in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 01-APR-12 00:00:00 to 30-APR-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated severe drought conditions across Schleicher County during April.

Drought in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 01-APR-12 00:00:00 to 30-APR-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated severe drought conditions across Shackelford County during April.

Drought in STERLING, TEXAS
From 01-APR-12 00:00:00 to 30-APR-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated severe drought conditions across Sterling County during April.

Drought in SUTTON, TEXAS
From 01-APR-12 00:00:00 to 30-APR-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated severe drought conditions across Sutton County during April.

Drought in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 01-APR-12 00:00:00 to 30-APR-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated severe drought conditions across Taylor County during April.

Drought in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 01-APR-12 00:00:00 to 30-APR-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated severe drought conditions across Throckmorton County during April.