The month of March is typically the fourth wettest month of the year, but totals across the western portions of North Texas were about 2-3 inches below normal. This led to deteriorating drought conditions across the area. Comanche, Hamilton, Mills, and Hill County began the month in moderate drought (D1) and ended the month in extreme drought (D3). Lake levels continued to be well below full capacities with most municipalities under mandatory water restrictions.

Drought in COMANCHE, TEXAS
From 11-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in moderate drought (D1). Less than an inch of rain fell during the month and conditions deteriorated into extreme drought (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in HILL, TEXAS
From 11-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in moderate drought (D1). Less than an inch of rain fell during the month and conditions deteriorated into extreme drought (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 11-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in moderate drought (D1). Less than an inch of rain fell during the month and conditions deteriorated into extreme drought (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in PARKER, TEXAS
From 11-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in moderate drought (D1). Less than an inch of rain fell during the month and conditions deteriorated into severe drought (D2) by the end of the month.

Drought in MILLS, TEXAS
From 11-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in moderate drought (D1). Less than an inch of rain fell during the month and conditions deteriorated into extreme drought (D3) by the end of the month.

Drought in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 11-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in moderate drought (D1). Less than an inch of rain fell during the month and conditions deteriorated into severe drought (D2) by the end of the month.

Drought in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 11-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in moderate drought (D1). Less than an inch of rain fell during the month and conditions deteriorated into severe drought (D2) by the end of the month.

Drought in ERATH, TEXAS
From 11-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in moderate drought (D1). Less than an inch of rain fell during the month and conditions deteriorated into severe drought (D2) by the end of the month.