The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continuing into March. There was some localized improvements in portions of Sheridan, Cherry and Deuel counties as sufficient moisture resulted in a downgrade to Extreme Drought (D3) conditions by the end of the month. A combination of rain and snowfall during the month provided some relief, however the a large percentage of the area received less than 75 percent of the normal precipitation of 1.5 to 2 inches in March.

Drought in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation was near normal between the range from 1 to 1.5 inches which helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation showed a range from less than a half inch to near 2 extending from the south to north respectively. Normal rainfall is 1.5 inches which some areas saw, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in BOYD, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation showed 1 to 2 inches and close to the normal rainfall of 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation showed 1 to 2 inches and close to the normal rainfall of 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation was less than an inch and below the normal rainfall of 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation ranged from a half inch to 1.5 inches in the east, which is close to the normal rainfall of 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation ranged from a quarter inch in the west to 1.5 inches in the east or close to the normal rainfall of 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. Some improvement to the dry conditions was seen in far southwest Deuel County, where Extreme (D3) conditions were observed by months end. The drought continued into April.

Drought in EASTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation reached up to 2 inches, which is above the normal rainfall of 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. Some improvement did occur in the far north with Extreme (D3) conditions at the end of the month. The drought continued into April.

Drought in HAYES, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation averaged a half inch and below the normal rainfall of 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in WESTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation reached up to 3 inches, which is above the normal rainfall of 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. Some improvement did occur in the far north with Extreme (D3) conditions at the end of the month. The drought continued into April.

Drought in FRONTIER, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation ranged from a quarter inch in the west to 1.5 inches in the far southeast. The average precipitation was below the normal rainfall of 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation ranged from a quarter inch in the west to locally higher amounts to 2 inches in the east central. The average precipitation was below the normal rainfall of 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation was 1 to 1.5 inches and near the normal rainfall of 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation ranged from 1 to 3 inches and generally above the normal rainfall of 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation averaged 1.5 inches and below the normal rainfall of 2 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in HOOKER, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation averaged 1.5 inches and equal to the normal rainfall. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation ranged from a half inch to locally higher amounts to 2 inches. The averaged was below the normal 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation ranged from a half inch to locally higher amounts to 2 inches. The averaged was below the normal 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation ranged from 1 to 1 1/2 inches that was near normal across much of the county. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation ranged a half inch to localized 1.5 inches in central Lincoln County. The average precipitation was below the normal 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation ranged from a half to 1 inch that was below the normal 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation ranged from a half to 1 inch that was below the normal 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in MCPHERSON, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation ranged from a half to 1 inch that was below the normal 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation ranged from locally quarter inch amounts to 1 inch that was below the normal 1.5 inches. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in ROCK, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation ranged from a half inch to 2 inches and averaged near the normal 1.5 inches for the month. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation ranged from a quarter inch to 1 inch and was below the normal 1.5 inches for the month. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. Some improvement in the drought was seen in far northeast Sheridan County, where by the months end Extreme Drought (D3) conditions were observed. The drought continued into April.

Drought in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation ranged from a half to 1 inch and was below the normal 1.5 inches for the month. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.

Drought in WHEELER, NEBRASKA
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought that began in June 2012 lingered with Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. Observed precipitation ranged from a half to 1 inch and was below the normal 2 inches for the month. The precipitation helped the parched ground, yet insufficient to reduce the overall impact of the ongoing drought. The drought continued into April.