Hot and dry conditions continued for much of the month beneath a persistent upper-level ridge over the southern Plains. This led to worsening of the already-severe drought.

Drought in ALFALFA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in ATOKA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D2 (severe) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D3 (extreme) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in BRYAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D2 (severe) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in LOVE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Abnormally dry conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D2 (severe) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in MAJOR, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in MARSHALL, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D2 (severe) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in CARTER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

D2 (severe) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D3 (extreme) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in COAL, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D2 (severe) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D3 (extreme) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D2 (severe) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D3 (extreme) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in MURRAY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D2 (severe) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D3 (extreme) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in NOBLE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in ELLIS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D4 (exceptional) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in GARVIN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D2 (severe) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in PONTOTOC, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D2 (severe) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D3 (extreme) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in POTTAWATOMIE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D2 (severe) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D3 (extreme) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in ROGER MILLS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D4 (exceptional) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in SEMINOLE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D2 (severe) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D3 (extreme) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in GRANT, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in GREER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in HARMON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in HARPER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in HUGHES, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D2 (severe) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D3 (extreme) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in TILLMAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D4 (exceptional) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in JACKSON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in JEFFERSON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D2 (severe) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D3 (extreme) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in JOHNSTON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D2 (severe) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D3 (extreme) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in KAY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D2 (severe) drought conditions were present at the beginning of the month, but D4 (exceptional) drought developed by the end of the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in LOGAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in BLAINE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.

Drought in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D3 (extreme) drought continued through the month with persistent dry conditions.