Aided in part by a moderate La Nina that developed in October 2017, a dry and seasonably mild string of months led to the emergence of D2 (severe) and D3 (extreme) drought conditions for the start of 2018.  The D2 drought encompassed all of the South Plains, Rolling Plains and the far southern TX Panhandle, with D3 drought focused in Cottle County.  Beginning January 12th, rainfall over the previous 110 days across the region was generally 10 to 30 percent of normal.  By January 22nd, Lubbock was already in its fourth longest stretch without measurable rainfall.  Areas south and east of Lubbock did receive measurable rainfall on January 7th and again on the 25th, however each episode was too minuscule to offset the prolonged dryness. Monetary impacts to agriculture and grazing were minimal at this time, with little stress dealt to area reservoirs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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