Overall drought conditions were further reduced again during the month of June. Exceptional (D4) conditions were eliminated from the region with most other drought levels areas shrinking in size. Areas experiencing Moderate (D1) conditions saw the largest expansion over the eastern South Plains and western Rolling Plains. June saw its typical transition from the wet spring season to the hot summer season.
The first half of the month through the middle of June saw significant rainfall over a large portion of the South Plains and Rolling Plains. The wettest areas were the southeastern Texas panhandle and eastern South Plains. On the 13th, Childress measured 3.40 of rainfall while Memphis measured 3.75 which were nearly the entire totals for the month for these two sites. The southern Rolling Plains and southern South Plains generally saw less than one inch of rainfall through the entire month. Some selected rainfall totals include 7.23 at White River Lake, 6.81 at Abernathy, 5.69 at Tulia, 5.27 at Spur, 4.98 at Ralls, and 0.53 at Plains. Rainfall amounts in a
majority of locations were much improved over this time in 2011. With the abundant rainfall, most areas experienced temperatures near normal for the first half of the month. However, an upper level high pressure system developed toward the end of the month which is typical for June. This system increased temperatures into the 100s. Keetch-Byram Dought Index Values worsened by the end of the month. Values between 600 and 700 were observed over the western South Plains and southeastern Texas Panhandle. Values between 500 and 600 were observed elsewhere.
By the end of the month, irrigation was being used at full capacity by area farmers. There still existed a large moisture deficit over the entire region. There was also some damage to crops due to hail storms over the northwestern South Plains and portions of the Rolling Plains. Many counties continued with burn bans however wildfire activity  remained low due to significant amounts of rainfall.
Economic losses due to drought through June since the drought began were estimated near $2.4 billion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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