Long term drought conditions continued to worsen for the South Plains, Rolling Plains, and extreme southern Texas Panhandle during the month of March. Both Severe Drought (D2) and Extreme Drought (D3) expanded across the region. March saw several episodes of light rainfall but mostly less than normal levels and inadequate to moisten soil conditions. A significant upper level low pressure system brought rainfall from three quarters of an inch to about an inch and a half across much of the South Plains and Rolling Plains on March 27th and 28th. This episode was enough to improve upper soil moisture profiles but not widespread or soaking enough for improvement in all areas. Several episodes of wildfires occurred during March with a few instances of large wildfires. Agricultural impacts continued to be minimal outside of the growing season. However, without any significant moisture, large impacts may occur in the coming months.

Drought in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in PARMER, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in STONEWALL, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SWISHER, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TERRY, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in YOAKUM, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BAILEY, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BRISCOE, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CASTRO, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CHILDRESS, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in COCHRAN, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DICKENS, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FLOYD, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in GARZA, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HALE, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HALL, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in KENT, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in KING, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LAMB, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LYNN, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor