Abundant rainfall benefited some areas in May, particularly for the Rolling Plains and extreme southeastern Texas Panhandle. However, little rainfall in the western South Plains allowed drought conditions to worsen. Somewhat regular rain fell from the central South Plains into the Rolling Plains and extreme southeastern Texas Panhandle during the middle of May. Drought conditions improved to as low as D1 (Moderate Drought) in some spots but remained as high as D3 (Extreme Drought) in others. The western South Plains generally worsened from D2 (Severe Drought) to D3 drought conditions. May also brought very hot weather and was by far the hottest May on record. Much of this heat was caused by an abnormally strong upper level high pressure system from northern Mexico into West Texas. La Ni��a, which was a significant driver of this long term drought, officially ended in May. Grasses were starting to green up but rain was desperately needed for all aspects of agriculture. Crops under irrigation were performing well so far, especially under the hot temperatures experienced in May. Lingering hot, dry, and breezy conditions have prolonged fire weather concerns, especially from the western South Plains into the extreme southwestern Texas Panhandle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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