The month of March is typically the fourth wettest month of the year, but totals across North Texas were about two inches below normal. This led to deteriorating drought conditions across the area with many counties ending the month in extreme drought (D3). Lake levels continued to be well below full capacities with most municipalities under mandatory water restrictions.

Drought in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in severe drought (D2). Less than two inches of rain fell during the month and conditions deteriorated into extreme drought (D4) by the end of the month.

Drought in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in severe drought (D2). Less than an inch of rain fell during the month and conditions deteriorated into extreme drought (D4) by the end of the month.

Drought in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in extreme drought (D3). Less than an inch of rain fell throughout the month and the county remained in extreme drought.

Drought in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 01-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 severe drought (D2). Less than two inches of rain fell during the month and conditions remained the same at the end of the month.

Drought in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 01-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 severe drought (D2). Less than two inches of rain fell during the month and conditions remained the same at the end of the month.

Drought in DELTA, TEXAS
From 01-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 severe drought (D2). Less than two inches of rain fell during the month and conditions remained the same at the end of the month.

Drought in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 01-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 severe drought (D2). Less than two inches of rain fell during the month and conditions remained the same at the end of the month.

Drought in HUNT, TEXAS
From 01-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 severe drought (D2). Less than two inches of rain fell during the month and conditions remained the same at the end of the month.

Drought in JACK, TEXAS
From 01-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 severe drought (D2). Less than two inches of rain fell during the month and conditions remained the same at the end of the month.

Drought in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 01-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 severe drought (D2). Less than two inches of rain fell during the month and conditions remained the same at the end of the month.

Drought in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 01-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 severe drought (D2). Less than two inches of rain fell during the month and conditions remained the same at the end of the month.

Drought in HOOD, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in severe drought (D2). Only 1-2 inches of rain fell during the month and conditions deteriorated into extreme drought (D4) by the end of the month.

Drought in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in severe drought (D2). About an inch of rain fell during the month and conditions deteriorated into extreme drought (D4) by the end of the month.

Drought in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in severe drought (D2). About an inch of rain fell during the month and conditions deteriorated into extreme drought (D4) by the end of the month.

Drought in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in severe drought (D2). About an inch of rain fell during the month and conditions deteriorated into extreme drought (D4) by the end of the month.

Drought in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in severe drought (D2). About an inch of rain fell during the month and conditions deteriorated into extreme drought (D4) by the end of the month.

Drought in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in severe drought (D2). About two inches of rain fell during the month and conditions deteriorated into extreme drought (D4) by the end of the month.

Drought in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor the county began the month in severe drought (D2). Less than an inch of rain fell during the month and conditions deteriorated into extreme drought (D4) by the end of the month.