The drought that began in October of 2010, continued to impact the northern Big Country, the Northwest Hill Country and western Crockett County.  The drought eased some across the remainder of West Central Texas because of cool, wet weather.  Rainfall was near to above normal over most of the area except for the region north of Interstate 20.
According to the Texas Crop Report prepared by Texas A&M, pasture and rangeland conditions remained very poor across western Crockett County. The condition of livestock was still generally poor. Most producers were in the calving season and still had to provide supplemental feed. They still found it hard to find alfalfa. When they could find it, the price was extremely high.

Drought in JONES, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The US Drought Monitor indicated that Jones County had extreme drought conditions during February.

Drought in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The US Drought Monitor indicated that Kimble County had severe drought conditions during February.

Drought in MASON, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The US Drought Monitor indicated that Mason County had extreme drought conditions during February.

Drought in MCCULLOCH, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The US Drought Monitor indicated that Mcculloch County had severe drought conditions during February.

Drought in SAN SABA, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The US Drought Monitor indicated that San Saba County had severe drought conditions during February.

Drought in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The US Drought Monitor indicated that Shackleford County had severe drought conditions during February.

Drought in STERLING, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The US Drought Monitor indicated that Sterling County had extreme drought conditions during February.

Drought in SUTTON, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The US Drought Monitor indicated that Sutton County had severe drought conditions during February.

Drought in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The US Drought Monitor indicated that Throckmorton County had severe drought conditions during February.

Drought in CROCKETT, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The US Drought Monitor indicated that Crockett County had exceptional drought conditions during February.

Drought in FISHER, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The US Drought Monitor indicated that Fisher County had extreme drought conditions during February.

Drought in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 01-FEB-12 00:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The US Drought Monitor indicated that Haskell County had extreme drought conditions during February.