The drought that began in June 2012 and expanded to become an Exceptional (D4) Drought in October 2012 continues into February 2013. While the weather in February became more active, with two major snowfall events, only minor relief or recharge to the depleted soil moisture occurred. Long-term impacts to hydrological and ecological interests are expected to linger. In February, areas of significant snowfall did occur with monthly precipitations departures ranging from around a half inch above normal at North Platte and Valentine to near normal at Broken Bow and Imperial.  This helped to keep fire dangers and long term impacts from worsening.

Drought in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite near normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite near normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in MCPHERSON, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite slightly above normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite near normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite near normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in ROCK, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite near normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite near normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in BOYD, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite near normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite slightly above normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite near normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite near normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite slightly above normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in WESTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite near normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in WHEELER, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite near normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite near normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite near normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite near normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite near normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in HAYES, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite slightly above normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite slightly above normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite slightly above normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite near normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in HOOKER, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite slightly above normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in EASTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite slightly above normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in FRONTIER, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite slightly above normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite slightly above normal precipitation during the month.

Drought in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-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 continued through February 2013. The exceptional (D4) drought lingered despite slightly above normal precipitation during the month.