Extreme drought conditions continued in parts of southeast Arizona through March.  Other than one day of significant precipitation over parts of the drought area on March 1st, the month was generally dry.

Drought in EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET, ARIZONA
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought (D3) category persisted in eastern Pinal, western Graham, extreme northeastern Pima and much of northern Cochise counties through March.  One precipitation event brought up to 150% of normal monthly precipitation in one day over parts of southern Graham and northern Cochise counties on March 1st, but the remainder of the month was dry. Soil moisture conditions were generally less than 30 percent of normal and San Carlos Reservoir was at less than 11 percent of capacity. Fuel moisture levels remained very low causing wildfire concerns.

Drought in UPPER GILA RIVER AND ARAVAIPA VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought (D3) category persisted in eastern Pinal, western Graham, extreme northeastern Pima and much of northern Cochise counties through March.  One precipitation event brought up to 150% of monthly normal precipitation in one day over parts of southern Graham and northern Cochise counties on March 1st, but the remainder of the month was dry. Soil moisture conditions were generally less than 30 percent of normal and San Carlos Reservoir was at less than 11 percent of capacity. Fuel moisture levels remained very low causing wildfire concerns.

Drought in GALIURO AND PINALENO MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought (D3) category persisted in eastern Pinal, western Graham, extreme northeastern Pima and much of northern Cochise counties through March.  One precipitation event brought up to 150% of normal monthly precipitation in one day over parts of southern Graham and northern Cochise counties on March 1st, but the remainder of the month was dry. Soil moisture conditions were generally less than 30 percent of normal and San Carlos Reservoir was at less than 11 percent of capacity. Fuel moisture levels remained very low causing wildfire concerns.

Drought in CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought (D3) category persisted in eastern Pinal, western Graham, extreme northeastern Pima and much of northern Cochise counties through March.  One precipitation event brought up to 150% of normal monthly precipitation in one day over parts of southern Graham and northern Cochise counties on March 1st, but the remainder of the month was dry. Soil moisture conditions were generally less than 30 percent of normal and San Carlos Reservoir was at less than 11 percent of capacity. Fuel moisture levels remained very low causing wildfire concerns.

Drought in UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought (D3) category persisted in eastern Pinal, western Graham, extreme northeastern Pima and much of northern Cochise counties through March.  One precipitation event brought up to 150% of normal monthly precipitation in one day over parts of southern Graham and northern Cochise counties on March 1st, but the remainder of the month was dry. Soil moisture conditions were generally less than 30 percent of normal and San Carlos Reservoir was at less than 11 percent of capacity. Fuel moisture levels remained very low causing wildfire concerns.

Drought in SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 01-MAR-14 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-14 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought (D3) category persisted in eastern Pinal, western Graham, extreme northeastern Pima and much of northern Cochise counties through March.  One precipitation event brought up to 150% of normal monthly precipitation in one day over parts of southern Graham and northern Cochise counties on March 1st, but the remainder of the month was dry. Soil moisture conditions were generally less than 30 percent of normal and San Carlos Reservoir was at less than 11 percent of capacity. Fuel moisture levels remained very low causing wildfire concerns.