Drought conditions continued over all of southeast South Dakota in February, despite precipitation which was a little above normal. The excess of a few tenths of an inch in the driest month of the year did little to relieve the long term dry soil conditions. There was little noted in the way of new effects of the drought, with the dry conditions giving a poor outlook for the Spring and Summer, including the poor germination of the winter wheat crop during the dry fall. Water restrictions continued to be few during the winter because of the low water usage, but the area was deemed vulnerable to even marginally dry weather if it developed in the spring and summer. Drought was generally listed as continued severe to exceptional for the area, with the northern edge of the area, generally from Huron to Brookings, making a slight improvement to severe because of greater snowfall and snow cover during the month.

Drought in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only several tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Although there was a very slight improvement in the outlook due to the above normal snowfall and snow cover, drought was still considered severe. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the sensitivity of the spring and summer to dry weather if it developed, and which could negate the slight improvement in the outlook.

Drought in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only several tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Although there was a very slight improvement in the outlook due to the above normal snowfall and snow cover, drought was still considered severe. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the sensitivity of the spring and summer to dry weather if it developed, and which could negate the slight improvement in the outlook.

Drought in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.

Drought in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only several tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Although there was a very slight improvement in the outlook due to the above normal snowfall and snow cover, drought was still considered severe. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the sensitivity of the spring and summer to dry weather if it developed, and which could negate the slight improvement in the outlook.

Drought in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Long term dry soil conditions continued, despite above normal precipitation, due to the excess being only a few tenths of an inch during the normally driest month. Few new effects were noted, with the seasonally low water usage. The main problem, aside from winter livestock feed, was the poor outlook for the spring and summer, which were expected to be extremely sensitive to dry weather.